Unmanned Fusion Warfare Laboratory (UFWL) at NSWC Crane IN
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 anticipates a Small Business Set-Aside for the design/bid/build construction of a new Unmanned Fusion Warfare Laboratory (UFWL) facility at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, Indiana. This Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract is estimated between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The solicitation is expected to be released on or about April 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves the construction of a new UFWL facility. Key features include secure spaces that must be ICD 705 compliant and meet anti-terrorism standards (UFC 4-010-01), mission engineering support spaces (collaborative and office), secure research laboratories, a secure server room, and a secure conference room. The facility must also incorporate necessary cybersecurity features. Supporting spaces will include an entry lobby, breakroom, restrooms, lactation room, and various utility rooms. Site preparation, including pavement, utilities, stormwater management, and incidental improvements/demolition, is also required. Three separate floor plans will be solicited for quotation (7,321 SF, 7,938 SF, and 8,970 SF), with one selected for construction based on bid cost.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Construction contract
- NAICS: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Magnitude: $5,000,000 and $10,000,000
- Duration: Estimated 674 calendar days from Contract Notice to Proceed
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about April 25, 2026
- Response Date: April 21, 2026 (for the solicitation, once released)
- Published: April 7, 2026
Evaluation
This is a sealed bid procurement operating under FAR Part 14. Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest price.
Additional Notes
The official solicitation, including details on an optional site visit, will be available free of charge on http://Sam.gov. Offerors must have and maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at http://Sam.gov to be eligible for award. Amendments will also be posted to Sam.gov, and it is the Offeror's responsibility to check periodically. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Chase Rost at chase.j.rost@usace.army.mil.