Unmanned Fusion Warfare Laboratory at NSWC Crane IN
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 soliciting bids for the Design/Bid/Build of an Unmanned Fusion Warfare Laboratory (UFWL) at NSWC Crane, Indiana. This project is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated construction cost between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. Bids are due June 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the construction of an approximately 7,321 square foot UFWL building. The facility will include a vestibule, offices, administration areas, laboratories (including secure labs), secure server rooms, collaboration spaces, a breakroom/lobby, restrooms, and various utility rooms. Site work and utilities beyond a 5-foot line outside the facility are also required. The project includes the purchase and installation of specific personal property items such as a Nitrogen Generator, Air Compressor, Fume Hood, and Blue Warning Lights. Multiple bid options are available for additional square footage, furniture, fixtures, equipment (FF&E), carpet installation, and Emergency Radio Coverage Testing.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: 10 calendar days to begin performance after notice to proceed, with 674 calendar days to complete the work.
- Estimated Construction Cost: $5,000,000 - $10,000,000.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 236220, Size Standard $45,000,000.00).
- CMMC Requirement: CMMC Level 2 (Self) is mandatory prior to award for the contractor and/or subcontractors processing Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Offerors must submit CMMC UID(s) issued by SPRS.
- Restricted Documents: Access to the full solicitation package (containing CUI/FCI) requires an active SAM registration and a current BASIC confidence level in SPRS. Instructions for requesting access via email are provided in the notice.
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Due Date: June 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT.
- Submission Method: Electronically through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module.
- Evaluation: Based on price only for the Base Bid and all Options.
- Technical Inquiries: Must be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet.
- Site Visit: An organized site visit was held on May 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time at the Visitor's Center, 103 Furlong Street, Crane, IN 47522.
Contacts
- Primary: Chase J. Rost (chase.j.rost@usace.army.mil)
- Secondary: Jessica K. Moss (jessica.k.moss@usace.army.mil)