Unmanned Fusion Warfare Laboratory at NSWC Crane IN

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the construction of an Unmanned Fusion Warfare Laboratory (UFWL) at NSWC Crane, Indiana. The estimated construction cost is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

• Construction of the UFWL building, including site work (clearing, grubbing, backfill, compaction, grading, demolition).

• Potential options include Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E), carpet installation, and emergency radio coverage testing.

• Personal property items to be included: Nitrogen Generator, Air Compressor, Fume Hood, and Blue Warning Lights.

• Contractors must comply with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level Requirements for systems processing Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

• Hazardous material packages must be labeled according to the Hazard Communication Standard, and a copy of hazard warning labels for all hazardous materials must be submitted before award.

• Government will provide contract drawings and specifications; contractors must verify and report discrepancies.

• Wage determination information for Greene County, Ohio, is provided.

• Contract type is anticipated to be Firm Fixed Price.

• Performance period: 674 calendar days to complete after award, commencing within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed.

• Estimated construction cost: $5,000,000 - $10,000,000.

• Bids must be submitted electronically through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module.

• Bid due date: May 29, 2026, by 01:00 PM local time.

• Offers will not be publicly opened.

• Evaluation will be based on price only for the Base Bid and all Options.

• Technical inquiries and questions must be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet.

• A site visit is scheduled for May 19, 2026, at 08:00 AM ET at the NSWC Crane Visitor's Center. Valid Visitor Pass or DBIDS and Form 5512 are required.

• Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.

• This project is a 100% set-aside for small businesses.

• NAICS Code: 236220

• Size Standard: $45,000,000.00

• Provisions address joint venture requirements for various small business categories (WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone).

• Offerors must register in PIEE and SAM.

• Various FAR and DFARS provisions are incorporated by reference and full text, including those related to cybersecurity, certifications, small business representations, and prohibitions on certain foreign procurements.

• Bidders must represent their status regarding inverted domestic corporations, responsibility matters, and delinquent tax liability.

• Offerors must list any hazardous materials to be delivered and provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) prior to award.

• A 2% excise tax on specified Federal procurement payments made to foreign persons may apply; offerors must represent their status and may need IRS Form W-14.

• Specific clauses related to bid preparation, audit, and price reductions are included.

• Numerous clauses include deviations, such as "Deviation 2026-00038."

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Design/Bid/Build of Unmanned Fusion Warfare Laboratory" project located at NSWC, Crane, Indiana. The estimated construction cost is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. This project is a 100% set aside for Small Business.

• Construction of an Unmanned Fusion Warfare Laboratory (UFWL) building, approximately 7,321 square feet (Base Proposal).

• Includes vestibule, offices, administration, laboratory, secure vestibule, secure server, secure laboratory, secure collaboration, badging, breakroom/lobby, restrooms, janitorial, mechanical, electrical, and communications rooms, and associated utilities.

• Site work and utilities required beyond a 5-foot line outside the UFWL facility.

• Purchase and installation of personal property items (equipment) as identified in construction drawings and specifications.

• Includes multiple bid options for additional square footage, furniture, fixtures, equipment (FF&E), and carpet installation in specific rooms.

• Bid Option 11 includes Emergency Radio Coverage Testing.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: 10 calendar days to begin performance after notice to proceed, and 674 calendar days to complete the work.

• Estimated Construction Cost: $5,000,000 - $10,000,000.

• Offers are due by 01:00 PM local time on 29 May 2026.

• Offers will be publicly opened at that time.

• Sealed envelopes must be marked with offeror's name and address, solicitation number, and due date/time.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module.

• Evaluation will be based on price only.

• This project is a 100% set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 236220

• Size Standard: $45,000,000.00

• The solicitation will be available only on the web at SAM.gov. Faxed, telephoned, or mailed requests will not be honored.

• Technical inquiries and questions must be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet.

• Offerors must register in SAM and PIEE.

• A site visit is scheduled for 19 May 2026 at 08:00 AM Eastern Time. Visitors must have a valid and active Visitor Pass or DBIDS and follow specific entry procedures.