W912QR26BA022 VEWMEC Solicitation.pdf

This is a solicitation for design/bid/build construction services for the Virtualized Electromagnetic Warfare and Mission Engineering Center (VEWMEC) facility at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, Indiana. The estimated construction cost is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, with the contract designated as a 100% set-aside for small business. The project involves constructing a single-story facility to house SSO space, mission engineering support spaces (collaborative and office), and live virtual constructive reconfigurable laboratories for engineering and operations-based testing. The facility must comply with ICD 705 standards, anti-terrorism requirements (UFC 4-010-01), and incorporate cybersecurity features. Supporting spaces include entry lobby, breakroom, restrooms, receiving, server room, communications, electrical and mechanical rooms. Site preparation including pavement, utilities, stormwater management, and incidental improvements and demolition is required. Three separate floor plans are being solicited for quotation (6,900 SF, 8,100 SF, and 8,900 SF), with one plan selected for construction based on bid cost.

Sealed bids are due by 02 SEP 2026 at 10:00 AM local time at the USACE KO Contracting Division office in Louisville, Kentucky. The contract will be a firm fixed-price award. A bid guarantee is required at 20 percent of bid price or $3 million, whichever is less. Performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of the original contract price are required for contracts exceeding $150,000. The contractor must begin performance within 10 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed and complete the project within 672 calendar days. Offers must remain valid for a minimum of 120 calendar days after submission. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses including provisions addressing small business representations, cybersecurity maturity model certification (CMMC Level 1), Buy American requirements for construction materials, wage rate requirements, and various compliance and reporting obligations.