Employee Assistance Program & Work-life Services for USACE

The Department of Defense’s Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) has issued a Supplemental Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeking pre-proposals focused on environmental research related to Weapons Systems and Platforms. This competitive funding opportunity aims to support innovative environmental technologies or methods that enhance the Department of Defense’s environmental performance by improving outcomes, managing risks, or reducing resolution costs and time. Both small and large businesses, including universities and non-profits, are encouraged to participate. Pre-proposals must be electronically submitted through the SERDP website by February 5, 2026, no later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The solicitation number for this presolicitation is W912HQ26S0025, issued by the Department of the Army with its office located in Alexandria, VA. The award process involves a multi-stage review beginning with pre-proposals evaluated primarily on technical merit, personnel qualifications, and cost, followed by an invitation to submit full proposals if selected. Full proposals will incorporate an additional evaluation factor related to the transition plan of the research. Multiple awards totaling approximately $10 million are anticipated, contingent on proposal quality and available funding; however, SERDP makes no guarantee of contract awards or reimbursement of proposal preparation costs. Contracts awarded under this BAA will include federal requirements for small business participation in subcontracting, with contracts over $900,000 submitted by entities other than small businesses required to provide a Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9. The plan must outline goals and strategies for subcontracting to disadvantaged, veteran-owned, women-owned, HUBZone, and other small business categories, with reporting via the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS). The solicitation enforces flow-down subcontracting clauses to subcontractors exceeding specified dollar thresholds and requires maintenance of records documenting outreach and subcontract awards. While the solicitation provides extensive guidance on proposal submission, evaluation criteria, and subcontracting compliance, specific contract performance locations, periods of performance, and pricing details are not predetermined. Points of contact are provided for procedural, technical, contract, and small business participation inquiries to facilitate proposer engagement.