Civil Works Strategic Focus Areas

Background
The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is issuing a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) authorized by the Department of Defense (DoD) Class Deviation 2022-O0007. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and its Civil Works mission areas of commercial navigation, flood and coastal storm risk management, and aquatic ecosystem restoration will play an essential role in energizing the US economy as we recover from recent crises and prepare for the future challenges facing our Nation. Investments in Civil Works are critical in generating near- and long-term benefits for securing our communities, supporting and growing our economy, creating jobs, and enhancing broader societal impacts such as improved public health, National security, recreation, and tourism.

Grant Details
The ERDC seeks to obtain innovative solutions that progress research and development efforts or advance civil works science and engineering capabilities. Solutions may include existing technologies or procedures that are not currently in use that would enhance or streamline mission capabilities. Solutions should support the vision for technology and innovation in each strategic focus area and provide high impact across the Corps of Engineers Civil Works mission areas including: Flood Risk Management, Inland and Coastal Navigation, and Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration.

Eligibility Requirements
All solutions shall be submitted through ERDCWERX via the link provided. Solutions for the strategic focus areas will be accepted beginning 23 May 2023 and ending 1700 CST 22 May 2024.

Period of Performance
The Strategic Focus Areas are intentionally broad in nature, generally have no known funding specifically available, and will be posted under this CSO on an open-continuous basis for one (1) year from the date of original posting.
Any specific individual program requirements that are posted under the authority of this CSO will describe the desired end result, offer additional context for the needs that seek solutions, provide a funding profile, and will stipulate a specific due date for solutions.

Grant Value
Not specified