Market Survey - Unmanned Fusion Warfare Laboratory
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, is conducting a market survey for the Design Bid Build of an Unmanned Fusion Warfare Laboratory (UFWL) in Crane, IN. This project involves constructing a 9,000 SF single-story facility to support Secret, SAP, and SCI workloads. The estimated cost range is $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. Responses are due by March 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The project entails the Design Bid Build of a 9,000 SF Unmanned Fusion Warfare Laboratory and administration building. The facility will include research laboratory space, secure conferencing, server space, and collaboration areas. It must be ICD 705 and UFC 4-010-01 compliant for anti-terrorism standards, incorporating necessary cybersecurity features. Supporting spaces include a lobby, breakroom, restrooms, and utility rooms. Site preparation, utilities, stormwater management, and demolition are also required. The government will solicit quotations for three floor plans (7,374 SF, 8,000 SF, and 9,000 SF), with one selected based on cost.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Survey (for Design Bid Build construction)
- Duration: Estimated 674 calendar days
- Estimated Value: $5,000,000 - $10,000,000
- NAICS: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Set-Aside: Open to Small Businesses, certified HUBZONE, 8A, Woman-Owned Small Business, or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business contractors.
- Response Due: March 3, 2026, by 11:00 AM EST
- Published: February 17, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must respond via the provided survey form (https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/8CB4Ptq87j) and include:
- Verification of small business status.
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- Bonding company documentation (single and aggregate limits).
- Descriptions of up to three relevant projects (prime contractor or affiliate for SBs) completed within the last 5 years or >95% complete, similar in scope (new office/admin/lab, ICD 705, cybersecurity, building commissioning, fiber, telecom, site prep, utilities, stormwater, demolition) and size (>6,000 sq ft).
- Demonstrate 15% self-performance on past projects and state planned self-performance for this project.
- For each project: percentage complete, completion date, size, scope, dollar value, percentage self-performed, design-build or design-bid-build, and number of subcontractors.
- References for each project.
Additional Notes
This is a market survey, not a Request for Proposal. Responses will inform future acquisition decisions. All contractors must be registered in SAM.gov. Contact CHASE ROST at chase.j.rost@usace.army.mil for inquiries.