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 (USACE Louisville District) is soliciting bids for the Design/Bid/Build of an Unmanned Fusion Warfare Laboratory (UFWL) at NSWC Crane, Indiana. This project, estimated between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bids are due June 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This Invitation for Bid (IFB) requires the construction of an approximately 7,321 square foot UFWL building. Key deliverables include:
- Building Construction: Vestibule, offices, administration, laboratory, secure areas (vestibule, server, laboratory, collaboration), badging, breakroom/lobby, restrooms, janitorial, mechanical, electrical, and communications rooms.
- Site Work: Clearing, grubbing, backfill, compaction, grading, and demolition beyond a 5-foot line outside the facility.
- Equipment: Purchase and installation of personal property items such as a Nitrogen Generator, Air Compressor, Fume Hood, and Blue Warning Lights.
- Bid Options: Potential options for additional square footage, Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E), carpet installation in specific rooms, and Emergency Radio Coverage Testing.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: 674 calendar days to complete work, commencing within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed.
- Estimated Construction Cost: $5,000,000 - $10,000,000.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Construction Of Miscellaneous Buildings), Size Standard: $45,000,000.00.
- Bid Due Date: June 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time (EST).
- Published Date: May 15, 2026 (overall opportunity update).
Eligibility & Submission
- Mandatory Prerequisites for Restricted Documents: Offerors must have an active SAM Registration and a current BASIC confidence level in SPRS. Access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI) will be granted via PIEE after verification.
- CMMC Requirement: Mandatory CMMC Level 2 (Self) is required prior to award for any contractor/subcontractor information system processing FCI or CUI. Offerors must possess the required CMMC status posted in SPRS.
- Submission Method: Bids must be submitted electronically through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. Offers will not be publicly opened.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on price only for the Base Bid and all Options.
- Site Visit: An organized site visit is scheduled for May 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time at the Visitor's Center, 103 Furlong Street, Crane, IN 47522. Participants must fill out a request form and send it to Jake Alvey (jake.a.alvey.civ@us.navy.mil) at least 3 days in advance.
Additional Notes
Technical inquiries and questions must be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet. Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. Offerors must list any hazardous materials and provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) prior to award. Wage determination for Martin County, IN, applies.