Construction of a Virtualized Electromagnetic Warfare and Mission Engineering Center (VEWMEC) 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 a Virtualized Electromagnetic Warfare and Mission Engineering Center (VEWMEC) at NSWC Crane, IN. This project, estimated between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bids are due by May 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The project involves the construction of the VEWMEC Floorplan A Primary Facility, approximately 6,900 square feet. This includes a vestibule, offices, server room, operational training rooms, receiving, badging, breakroom, restrooms, janitorial, mechanical, electrical, and communications rooms, along with all associated utilities. Site work, such as clearing, grubbing, backfill, compaction, grading, and demolition, is also required. The contractor will also purchase and install primary facility equipment.
Several bid options are available, including asphalt parking, Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) for Floorplan A, and expansions to Floorplan B (adding 1,195 SF) and Floorplan C (adding 801 SF), each with corresponding FF&E options. An option for emergency radio coverage testing is also included.
Contract & Timeline
This is a Firm Fixed Price contract. The contractor must begin performance within 10 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed and complete the work within 672 calendar days. Performance and Payment Bonds are required. A critical requirement is Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (Self), which must be achieved prior to award.
Submission & Evaluation
Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module by May 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time. Offerors must provide a price for all numbered items, including options. The Base Bid and all Options will be evaluated on price only. Offers providing less than 120 calendar days for Government acceptance will be rejected. Bid opening will be conducted telephonically.
Important Notes
Access to the restricted solicitation package, including drawings and specifications, requires an active SAM Registration and a current BASIC confidence level in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). Requests for access should be emailed to Ranzel.L.Merideth@usace.army.mil and Jessica.K.Moss@usace.army.mil with company CAGE Code and UEI, confirming SPRS BASIC confidence. Technical inquiries must be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet.