W912QR26BA008 - Construction of TMAC 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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Louisville District, is soliciting bids for the Design-Bid-Build (D/B/B) construction of a new Trusted Microelectronics Assurance Center (TMAC) at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) in Crane, Indiana. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated construction cost between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. Bids are due by June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves constructing an approximately 6,830 SF TMAC building, with options for additional square footage. The facility will include lab space, open office areas, restrooms, breakrooms, mechanical/electrical/TR rooms, and an ICD/ICS 705 controlled area. Site work and utilities beyond 5 feet of the facility are also included, covering clearing, grubbing, landscaping, backfill, compaction, and grading. Additionally, the contractor will purchase and install CRACs, supporting equipment, generators, UPS, ATS, associated concrete pads, and fixed furniture and equipment (FF&E). The performance period is 924 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Estimated Construction Cost: $5,000,000 - $10,000,000
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Size Standard: $45,000,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Department/Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY
Mandatory Requirements & Access to Documents
This solicitation contains Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). To access restricted solicitation documents, contractors must:
- Have an active SAM Registration.
- Possess a current BASIC confidence level in SPRS (Supplier Performance Risk System) in accordance with DFARS clause 252.240-7997 and NIST SP 800-171.
- Email Megan Murphy (megan.r.murphy@usace.army.mil) and Jessica Moss (jessica.k.moss@usace.army.mil) with their company's CAGE Code and UEI, confirming SPRS BASIC confidence level.
- Access will be granted via PIEE upon government confirmation.
A CMMC Level 2 (Self) certification is required prior to award for each contractor information system processing FCI or CUI. An offeror will not be eligible for award without the required CMMC status posted in SPRS.
Submission & Evaluation
- Bids Due: June 15, 2026, at 01:00 PM local time.
- Submission Method: Electronically through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module.
- Basis for Award: Lowest evaluated price.
- Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds required within 10 calendar days after award; a bid guarantee is also required.
Site Visit & Inquiries
A site visit is scheduled for May 19, 2026, at 8:00 AM EDT. Attendees must have a valid Visitor Pass or DBIDS. Technical inquiries and questions should be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet.
Additional Notes
An amendment is forthcoming to adjust proposal due dates and site visit details. The solicitation also includes a Class Justification and Approval (J&A) allowing the use of "brand name or equal" references for interior color and finish selections in construction contracts. This is to effectively communicate the Basis of Design (BOD) while still allowing for competition with equivalent products.