The US Army Corps of Engineers Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) is seeking white papers for environmental research and development projects responding to the topic areas below.
Selected white papers will be invited to submit full proposals for funding consideration.
White papers will be accepted and assessed on a rolling basis until 21 August 2025.
TOPIC AREAS
Environmental Restoration – cleaning and managing impacted lands on current and former military installations; development and demonstration of innovative technologies to characterise, remediate and scientifically manage chemicals of concern in soils, sediments and ground, storm, surface and waste water. Particular areas of interest include: characterisation and monitoring; reduction in cost to complete; reduce source loading of munitions constituents; stormwater treatment; wastewater treatment; risk assessment.
Munitions Response – development of innovative technologies that can characterise, remediate and scientifically manage sites affected by military munitions, with a focus on munitions in the underwater environment. Particular areas of interest include: wide area and/or detailed survey techniques; cost-effective recovery and disposal methods; mobility of munitions in the dynamic underwater environment.
Resource Conservation and Resilience – research that improves DoD mission readiness and environmental performance by providing new scientific knowledge and the demonstration of advanced technology. Particular areas of interest include: natural resources; wildland fire smoke and other emissions; resilience of built and natural infrastructure.
Weapons Systems and Platforms – development of innovative technologies and materials that can address current and future environmental and worker safety liabilities associated with the design, construction, maintenance, demilitarisation repair and operations of DoD weapons systems and platforms. Particular areas of interest include: manufacturing and maintenance; energetic materials and formulations; waste and emissions reduction; firefighting.
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Broad Agency Announcement – SERDP Open Call: SERDP+CY+2024+Open+BAA+Whitepaper+Instructions+with+Topics+FINAL+R1
