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.
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 Air Force, 55 CONS PKP, is soliciting proposals 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 $25.5 million. The primary objective is to ensure the survivability of critical HEMP-shielded facilities from HEMP events. Proposals are due February 27, 2026, at 02:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contract requires comprehensive HEMP HM/HS services, including engineering support, technical analysis, upgrades, preventative and corrective maintenance, inspections, and vulnerability assessments. Key tasks involve Shielded Effectiveness (SE) Testing, Continuous Wave Immersion Surveillance (CWIS) Testing, and Ultrasonic Shield Testing for facilities like Building 1000 and B500 HEMP Shielded Enclosure (HSE), with potential support for future HEMP locations. Services must adhere to MIL-STD-188-125-1A.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- NAICS: 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, NE.
Key Requirements & Eligibility
Offerors must demonstrate significant experience, including 10 years in HEMP HM/HS, 10 years in SE Testing, 2 years in CWIS testing (400 test frequencies between 100kHz-1GHz), and 10 years in Ultrasonic Shield Testing. Personnel will require Top Secret/SCI clearances. A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is required to access certain solicitation documents.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Technical evaluation will assess acceptability across subfactors such as HEMP HM/HS and Testing Experience, 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. Offerors must use the provided pricing model and consider the wage determination for labor costs.
Important Dates & Notes
- Proposal Due: February 27, 2026, at 02:00 PM CST.
- NCIC Screening Form Due (Amended): February 4, 2026, at 12:30 PM CST.
- Site Visit: Scheduled for February 5, 2026.
- A Small Business Subcontracting Plan Review Checklist is provided for guidance.