Questions and Answers to Solicitation Number W912HZ24SC001 Harmful Algal Bloom Demonstration Program.docx
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This document contains Questions and Answers related to Solicitation Number W912HZ24SC001 for the Harmful Algal Bloom Demonstration Program.
The solicitation is a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to acquire innovative commercial products, technologies, or services for scalable freshwater Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) prevention, detection, and management. All solutions, which do not need to be commercially available, will be treated as commercial items. The ERDC is seeking expert technical support and demonstrations for this effort, with the goal of reducing the severity and frequency of HABs impacting USACE water resource development projects and other freshwaters. The solicitation is open for solutions on an ongoing basis through May 10, 2024. The Questions and Answers address eligibility of technologies and water bodies, solution brief content and format requirements, and other procedural details related to the CSO.
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Engineer Research and Development Center Environmental Laboratory Harmful Algal Bloom Demonstration Program Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO) Request for Solution Briefs Under Solicitation Number: W912HZ24SC001 As authorized by 10 U.S.C. 3458(a)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TO SOLICITATION NUMBER: W912HZ24SC001
1. Should the identified monitoring or management technologies be ones listed in the ERDC, USACE Freshwater HAB Research and Development Initiative document, or can others be considered such as oxygenation or the use of expanded Floating Island technology?
Response: All scalable HAB combatting technologies that have been proven in the laboratory or in the field are eligible for consideration.
2. We will be working with stakeholders from Lake Hopatcong (NJ) to conduct and critically evaluate the effectiveness of various innovative treatments, which may include both innovative measures (such as floc and sink;floc and lock) and strategies (such as treating earlier in the year and/or immediately over the sediments). While we will file for necessary permits, have the ability / resources to conduct the treatment and associated monitoring to evaluate the effectiveness, as well as conduct the data analysis required to evaluate the outcomes, we do want to work with ACE on these projects. Thus, while our pre-proposal will be developed with Princeton Hydro working with others locally to conduct the work we would like to work with ACE on these projects as well. Thus, we were wondering how we can establish the working relationship for the proposed Scope of Work with ACE and will be the associated roles?
Response: We are unable to advise on the underlined portion of your question.
3. In addition to Lake Hopatcong, the memorandum on HAB from 1/11/22 does mention tidal and inland waters of NJ. For clarification, does ACE have specific types of waterbodies in mind? I am assuming private waterbodies are not eligible but just wanted to confirm. What about waterbodies owned / operated by water utilities that provide potable water to customers? Also, would public lakes and/or lakes with public access be eligible as well?
Response: Private waterbodies are not eligible. Any waterbodies that would be considered for this Solicitation should be included in the Solution Brief.
4. Would real-time detection of HABs using AI/ML, data analytics, and data visualization fall under this program?
Response: All scalable HAB combatting technologies that have been proven in the laboratory or in the field are eligible for consideration.
5. Should the solution brief detail the logistics of the commercial solution? Should subcontractors and deploying equipment be described in detail? Can we mention that we will work closely with USACE and detail the extent of this collaboration?
Response: Please view the CSO Solicitation document as listed under the ‘How to Participate’ section of the Harmful Algal Bloom Demonstration Program opportunity on ERDCWERX.org.
6. Will accepted solution briefs also be notified within 30 days of submission?
Response: We are unable to confirm schedule at this time as dates may vary to accommodate project team availability.
7. Is it necessary to choose one of the water bodies in the project or can it be left open?
Response: Please view the CSO Solicitation document as listed under the ‘How to Participate’ section of the Harmful Algal Bloom Demonstration Program opportunity on ERDCWERX.org.
8. Is there a unique format of postulation?
Response: Please view the CSO Solicitation document as listed under the ‘How to Participate’ section of the Harmful Algal Bloom Demonstration Program opportunity on ERDCWERX.org.
9. What level of cost breakdown is required?
Response: Please view the CSO Solicitation document as listed under the ‘How to Participate’ section of the Harmful Algal Bloom Demonstration Program opportunity on ERDCWERX.org.
10. Can we submit only one application per company, or can we submit more than one application (or solution)?
Response: There are no restrictions to multiple entries.
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