Virtualized Electromagnetic Warfare and Mission Engineering Center (VEWMEC) at NSWC, Crane IN
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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, through W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE, is issuing a pre-solicitation synopsis for the Design/bid/build construction of a new Virtualized Electromagnetic Warfare and Mission Engineering Center (VEWMEC) facility at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, Indiana. This effort is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about April 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves the construction of a new VEWMEC facility, which will include secure space, mission engineering support areas (collaborative and office), and live virtual constructive reconfigurable laboratories for engineering and operations-based testing. The secure space must comply with ICD 705 and UFC 4-010-01 anti-terrorism standards, and the facility must incorporate necessary cybersecurity features. Supporting spaces include an entry lobby, breakroom, restrooms, receiving, server room, and various utility rooms. Site preparation, including pavement, utilities, stormwater management, and incidental improvements and demolition, is also required. Bidders will be asked to quote three separate floor plans (6,900 SF, 8,095 SF, and 8,896 SF), with one ultimately selected for construction based on bid cost.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Construction contract
- NAICS Code: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Construction Magnitude: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Estimated Duration: 674 calendar days from Contract Notice to Proceed
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about April 25, 2026
- Response Due: Not applicable for this pre-solicitation. The solicitation will specify the bid due date.
Evaluation
This will be a sealed bid procurement operating under FAR Part 14. Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest price.
Additional Notes
Details regarding an optional site visit will be included in the forthcoming solicitation. The official solicitation and any amendments will be available exclusively on SAM.gov. Offerors must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at SAM.gov to be eligible for award. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Ranzel L. Merideth, Contract Specialist, at ranzel.l.merideth@usace.army.mil. This announcement serves as an advance notice; responses to this synopsis are not required.