Offutt Air Force Base High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) Hardness Maintenance/Hardness Surveillance (HM/HS) Engineering/Technical Support and Enhancements
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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.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force has issued a Solicitation (FA460026R0002) for High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) Hardness Maintenance/Hardness Surveillance (HM/HS) Engineering/Technical Support and Enhancements at Offutt Air Force Base, NE. This unrestricted acquisition has an estimated value of $25,500,000.00 and seeks to ensure the survivability of HEMP shield systems. Proposals are due February 27, 2026, at 02:00 PM.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive HEMP HM/HS services for HEMP shields at Offutt AFB, including Building 1000, B500 HEMP Shielded Enclosure, and potential future locations like B1500 SATCOM. Services encompass upgrades, modifications, preventative and corrective maintenance, engineering support, technical analysis, inspections, and vulnerabilities assessments. Key technical requirements include Shielded Effectiveness (SE) Testing, Continuous Wave Immersion Surveillance (CWIS) Testing, and Ultrasonic Shield Testing, all performed in accordance with MIL-STD-188-125-1A and identified HM/HS Plans.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Period of Performance: One transition/base year, four one-year options, and a six-month extension.
- Place of Performance: Offutt Air Force Base, St Columbans, NE 68113.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Technical evaluation will assess acceptability in areas such as HEMP HM/HS and Testing Experience (requiring 10 years in HEMP HM/HS, 10 years in SE Testing, 2 years in CWIS testing, and 10 years in Ultrasonic Shield Testing), Management/Key Personnel, Quality Control, Security Clearance, and Mission Essential Services Plan. Past performance will also be rated acceptable/unacceptable, and price will be evaluated for reasonableness and balance.
Key Requirements & Attachments
Offerors must submit a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to access sensitive documents like the Performance Work Statement (PWS). A site visit is scheduled for February 5, 2026. Bidders must utilize the provided Price Model template, adhere to the Wage Determination for labor costs, and, if applicable, submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan using the provided checklist. Personnel requiring base access will need to complete an NCIC Screening & Pass Request.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Jennifer Murren at jennifer.murren@us.af.mil or 402-294-7703, or Angela LeRoy at angela.leroy@us.af.mil or 402-232-5956.