B-198 HVAC Replacement NSWC Crane, IN
Overview
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army (W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE) is issuing an advance notice for a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Construction contract to replace the HVAC system for Building 198 at NSWC Crane, IN. This project aims to ensure specific humidity levels (40-60%) required for Naval Surface Warfare Command (NSWC) Code WXR operations, which include test cells, work bays, and a secure cell. The anticipated construction magnitude is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The solicitation is expected to be released on or about June 11, 2026. This is a Full and Open Competition.
Scope of Work
This project involves the replacement of the HVAC system in Building 198, an Ordnance Prototype Development facility. The scope includes:
- Maintaining humidity levels between 40-60% RH in all bays and cells.
- Primarily internal renovation work within Building 198.
- Additional internal work in adjacent supporting buildings 2507 and 2508.
- Reusing existing chiller pads, extending one near Building 2507.
- Constructing new equipment pads for exhaust fans and a new transformer pad.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Construction contract.
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Repair Or Alteration Of Heating And Cooling Plants).
- Construction Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
- Construction Duration: 692 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition.
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about June 11, 2026.
- Published Date: May 27, 2026.
Evaluation
This will be a sealed bid procurement operating under FAR Part 14. Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest price.
Additional Notes
Offerors must have and maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov to be eligible for award. The official solicitation, when posted, will be available free of charge on SAM.gov. Amendments will also be posted to this website. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Chase Rost, Contract Specialist, at chase.j.rost@usace.army.mil. Responses to this advance notice are not required.