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, through W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE, has issued a pre-solicitation synopsis for the design/bid/build construction of an Unmanned Fusion Warfare Laboratory (UFWL) at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, Indiana. This project is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an anticipated magnitude 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 design, bid, and build of a new UFWL facility. Key requirements include:
- Secure Spaces: ICD 705 compliant, meeting anti-terrorism standards (UFC 4-010-01), including secure research laboratories, a secure server room, and a secure conference room. Cybersecurity features must be incorporated.
- Mission Support: Collaborative and office spaces for mission engineering support.
- Supporting Facilities: Entry lobby, breakroom, restrooms, lactation room, communications, electrical, and mechanical rooms.
- Site Work: Site preparation, pavement, utilities, stormwater management, incidental improvements, and demolition.
Three separate floor plans (7,321 SF, 7,938 SF, and 8,970 SF) will be solicited for quotation, with one floor plan 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 to $10,000,000
- Duration: Estimated 674 calendar days from Contract Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about April 25, 2026
- Published Date: April 17, 2026
Evaluation & Registration
- Selection Process: Sealed bid procurement under FAR Part 14, with award based on the lowest price.
- Registration: Offerors must have and maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://Sam.gov. Joint Ventures must also have a valid SAM registration.
Additional Notes
Details regarding an optional site visit will be included in the forthcoming solicitation. The official solicitation, when posted, will be available free of charge on http://Sam.gov. Offerors are responsible for periodically checking the website for any amendments. The point of contact for this procurement is Chase Rost, Contract Specialist, at chase.j.rost@usace.army.mil.