Local Civilian Range Support
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 Navy, NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK, intends to award a sole source Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to Academi Training Center, LLC for Local Civilian Range Support Services. This requirement supports Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Group TWO (GRU2) by providing comprehensive training ranges and support within 50 miles of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek/FT Story, Virginia. Quotes are due March 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide an all-inclusive training support solution, including shooting and demolition ranges, with low to no environmental impact. Services encompass all labor, materials, facilities, equipment, and medical support for EOD Group TWO personnel. Key requirements include:
- Small Arms Ranges (up to 173 days)
- Demolition Ranges (up to 50 days)
- Underwater Demolition Ranges (up to 32 days)
- Advanced Demolition Course Facilitation (up to 6 courses)
- Urban Training Area (up to 25 days)
- Modular Training Facility (up to 44 days)
- Shipboard and Container Stack Training Area (up to 12 days)
- Target Vehicles (up to 52 days)
- Storage Vaults (up to 6 days)
- Rappel Fast-Rope Tower (up to 12 days)
- Land Navigation (up to 2 days)
- Obstacle Courses (up to 3 courses)
- Drop Zones (up to 3 certified) Contractor qualifications include providing certified EMTs and up-to-date range Emergency Action Plans (EAPs).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: Ordering period from May 1, 2026, to October 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Sole Source to Academi Training Center, LLC)
- Award Basis: Sole source, with price reviewed for reasonableness and past performance for responsibility. Non-price factors will not be evaluated.
- Funding: Contingent upon availability of FY26 Navy Operations & Maintenance (O&MN) appropriations.
- Place of Performance: Within 50 miles of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek/FT Story, Virginia Beach, VA.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must include all price elements, fully burdened labor rates, estimated level of effort, and a completed "Schedule of Supplies/Services" using the provided pricing spreadsheet. A signed page 1 of the solicitation and any amendments are required. Evaluation will focus on price reasonableness and past performance.
Additional Notes
This sole source justification (41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 13.501(a)) is based on market research indicating Academi Training Center, LLC's unique qualifications, including underwater demolition ranges and proximity, with no other responses to a previous Sources Sought notice. There are no current plans to compete future contracts for these services. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements will apply.