Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) West Desert Test Center (WDTC) Mission Support Services (MSS)
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- Solicitation number
- W51EW725RA001
- Agency
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army is seeking a Mission Support Services (MSS) contract for the West Desert Test Center (WDTC) at Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), focusing on comprehensive testing support for chemical, biological, and defense systems. The contract will require contractors to provide personnel and support for developmental and operational testing across multiple divisions, including engineering, test support, operations, and specialized laboratory services. Contractors must be capable of handling chemical and biological agents, supporting unmanned systems testing, range operations, and various technical monitoring functions. Evaluation criteria will likely include past performance, technical approach, key personnel qualifications, and cost. Key dates include January 24, 2025, for draft RFP questions, an Industry Day and Site Visit on February 4-5, 2025, with registration due by January 28, 2025, and an anticipated solicitation release on March 11, 2025.
The opportunity is a 100% small business set-aside with a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee contract structure, including a 60-day phase-in period, a 4-year 10-month base period, and one 2-year option period. The contract will require key personnel with Secret or Top Secret clearances, including positions like Program Manager, Senior Business Manager, and Facility Security Officer. While specific award value is not disclosed, historical data indicates approximately 415,467 labor hours were worked in 2022, with a gradual reduction to 243,078 hours in 2024. The contract supports approximately 134 test events annually, with chemical testing accounting for 25-30% of reimbursable funds. Contractors must maintain various certifications, including HAZMAT, CDL, and specialized equipment operation credentials, and be prepared to work in remote desert testing environments.
Notice text
6 versions
Update #6 · Latest ·
**********28 Feb 2025 Update**********
Charts briefed during the 4-5 Feb 2025 Site Visit and Pre-Solicitation Conference are attached with this update.
All parties are reminded that responses and requirements are subject to change pending final RFP issuance.
No response is requested based on this posting.
**********19 Feb 2025 Update**********
Complete Q&A packages for the DRFP and DPG Site Visit and MSS Pre-Solicitation Conference are attached. Charts briefed during the visit/conference will be posted upon release.
All parties are reminded that responses and requirements are subject to change pending final RFP issuance.
No response is requested based on this posting.
**********14 Feb 2025 Update**********
Government responses to the questions and comments from the 04-05 Feb 2025 DPG site visit and pre-solicitation conference are attached (in part) along with a summary of information provided by applicable DPG leadership. The Government will seek to update a complete list of Q&A on/around 21 Feb 2025. This will include the few remaining pending responses due as a result of the DRFP as well.
It is acknowledged this post does not include referenced briefing charts from the event. The Government continues to coordinate release of that information and will post as soon as it's available.
All parties are reminded that responses and requirements are subject to change pending final RFP issuance.
No response is requested based on this posting.
**********31 Jan 2025 Update**********
Government responses to the questions and comments received as part of the 08 Jan 2025 DRFP package posting are attached. It is acknowledged there are five (5) "placeholder" comments for questions remaining for Government action and response, with a subsequent posting herein anticipated on/about 07 Feb 2025 to complete all responses.
**********14 Jan 2025 Update**********
Post DRFP Attachment 5, as noted in the original Presolicitation notice.
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The Presolicitation Notice herein is to:
- Post the Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) for the DPG, WDTC MSS follow-on acquisition. DRFP and noted DRFP attachments, attached.
- Request interested vendors and/or potential offerors that all questions, comments, feedback tied to the DRFP shall be returned to the MICC TSC Points of Contact (POC) identified via the noted Request for Information (RFI) format at pg. 2 of the DRFP by 5:00 PM EST 24 Jan 2025.
- Invite all interested vendors and/or potential offerors to an Industry Day/Pre-Solicitation Conference and Site Visit at DPG 04-05 Feb 2025. Agenda and DPG Visitor Guide attached.
- Require registration for the Industry Day/Pre-Sol Conference & Site Visit by 5:00 PM EST 28 Jan 2025 via the instructions set forth below. DPG WDTC MSS Industry Day Registration Form attached.
Further details are provided at the attached “DRFP and Industry Day Details” document.
Update #5 ·
**********19 Feb 2025 Update**********
Complete Q&A packages for the DRFP and DPG Site Visit and MSS Pre-Solicitation Conference are attached. Charts briefed during the visit/conference will be posted upon release.
All parties are reminded that responses and requirements are subject to change pending final RFP issuance.
No response is requested based on this posting.
**********14 Feb 2025 Update**********
Government responses to the questions and comments from the 04-05 Feb 2025 DPG site visit and pre-solicitation conference are attached (in part) along with a summary of information provided by applicable DPG leadership. The Government will seek to update a complete list of Q&A on/around 21 Feb 2025. This will include the few remaining pending responses due as a result of the DRFP as well.
It is acknowledged this post does not include referenced briefing charts from the event. The Government continues to coordinate release of that information and will post as soon as it's available.
All parties are reminded that responses and requirements are subject to change pending final RFP issuance.
No response is requested based on this posting.
**********31 Jan 2025 Update**********
Government responses to the questions and comments received as part of the 08 Jan 2025 DRFP package posting are attached. It is acknowledged there are five (5) "placeholder" comments for questions remaining for Government action and response, with a subsequent posting herein anticipated on/about 07 Feb 2025 to complete all responses.
**********14 Jan 2025 Update**********
Post DRFP Attachment 5, as noted in the original Presolicitation notice.
*******************************************
The Presolicitation Notice herein is to:
- Post the Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) for the DPG, WDTC MSS follow-on acquisition. DRFP and noted DRFP attachments, attached.
- Request interested vendors and/or potential offerors that all questions, comments, feedback tied to the DRFP shall be returned to the MICC TSC Points of Contact (POC) identified via the noted Request for Information (RFI) format at pg. 2 of the DRFP by 5:00 PM EST 24 Jan 2025.
- Invite all interested vendors and/or potential offerors to an Industry Day/Pre-Solicitation Conference and Site Visit at DPG 04-05 Feb 2025. Agenda and DPG Visitor Guide attached.
- Require registration for the Industry Day/Pre-Sol Conference & Site Visit by 5:00 PM EST 28 Jan 2025 via the instructions set forth below. DPG WDTC MSS Industry Day Registration Form attached.
Further details are provided at the attached “DRFP and Industry Day Details” document.
Update #4 ·
**********14 Feb 2025 Update**********
Government responses to the questions and comments from the 04-05 Feb 2025 DPG site visit and pre-solicitation conference are attached (in part) along with a summary of information provided by applicable DPG leadership. The Government will seek to update a complete list of Q&A on/around 21 Feb 2025. This will include the few remaining pending responses due as a result of the DRFP as well.
It is acknowledged this post does not include referenced briefing charts from the event. The Government continues to coordinate release of that information and will post as soon as it's available.
All parties are reminded that responses and requirements are subject to change pending final RFP issuance.
No response is requested based on this posting.
**********31 Jan 2025 Update**********
Government responses to the questions and comments received as part of the 08 Jan 2025 DRFP package posting are attached. It is acknowledged there are five (5) "placeholder" comments for questions remaining for Government action and response, with a subsequent posting herein anticipated on/about 07 Feb 2025 to complete all responses.
**********14 Jan 2025 Update**********
Post DRFP Attachment 5, as noted in the original Presolicitation notice.
*******************************************
The Presolicitation Notice herein is to:
- Post the Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) for the DPG, WDTC MSS follow-on acquisition. DRFP and noted DRFP attachments, attached.
- Request interested vendors and/or potential offerors that all questions, comments, feedback tied to the DRFP shall be returned to the MICC TSC Points of Contact (POC) identified via the noted Request for Information (RFI) format at pg. 2 of the DRFP by 5:00 PM EST 24 Jan 2025.
- Invite all interested vendors and/or potential offerors to an Industry Day/Pre-Solicitation Conference and Site Visit at DPG 04-05 Feb 2025. Agenda and DPG Visitor Guide attached.
- Require registration for the Industry Day/Pre-Sol Conference & Site Visit by 5:00 PM EST 28 Jan 2025 via the instructions set forth below. DPG WDTC MSS Industry Day Registration Form attached.
Further details are provided at the attached “DRFP and Industry Day Details” document.
Update #3 ·
**********31 Jan 2025 Update**********
Government responses to the questions and comments received as part of the 08 Jan 2025 DRFP package posting are attached. It is acknowledged there are five (5) "placeholder" comments for questions remaining for Government action and response, with a subsequent posting herein anticipated on/about 07 Feb 2025 to complete all responses.
**********14 Jan 2025 Update**********
Post DRFP Attachment 5, as noted in the original Presolicitation notice.
*******************************************
The Presolicitation Notice herein is to:
- Post the Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) for the DPG, WDTC MSS follow-on acquisition. DRFP and noted DRFP attachments, attached.
- Request interested vendors and/or potential offerors that all questions, comments, feedback tied to the DRFP shall be returned to the MICC TSC Points of Contact (POC) identified via the noted Request for Information (RFI) format at pg. 2 of the DRFP by 5:00 PM EST 24 Jan 2025.
- Invite all interested vendors and/or potential offerors to an Industry Day/Pre-Solicitation Conference and Site Visit at DPG 04-05 Feb 2025. Agenda and DPG Visitor Guide attached.
- Require registration for the Industry Day/Pre-Sol Conference & Site Visit by 5:00 PM EST 28 Jan 2025 via the instructions set forth below. DPG WDTC MSS Industry Day Registration Form attached.
Further details are provided at the attached “DRFP and Industry Day Details” document.
Update #2 ·
**********14 Jan 2025 Update**********
Post DRFP Attachment 5, as noted in the original Presolicitation notice.
*******************************************
The Presolicitation Notice herein is to:
- Post the Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) for the DPG, WDTC MSS follow-on acquisition. DRFP and noted DRFP attachments, attached.
- Request interested vendors and/or potential offerors that all questions, comments, feedback tied to the DRFP shall be returned to the MICC TSC Points of Contact (POC) identified via the noted Request for Information (RFI) format at pg. 2 of the DRFP by 5:00 PM EST 24 Jan 2025.
- Invite all interested vendors and/or potential offerors to an Industry Day/Pre-Solicitation Conference and Site Visit at DPG 04-05 Feb 2025. Agenda and DPG Visitor Guide attached.
- Require registration for the Industry Day/Pre-Sol Conference & Site Visit by 5:00 PM EST 28 Jan 2025 via the instructions set forth below. DPG WDTC MSS Industry Day Registration Form attached.
Further details are provided at the attached “DRFP and Industry Day Details” document.
Update #1 ·
The Presolicitation Notice herein is to:
- Post the Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) for the DPG, WDTC MSS follow-on acquisition. DRFP and noted DRFP attachments, attached.
- Request interested vendors and/or potential offerors that all questions, comments, feedback tied to the DRFP shall be returned to the MICC TSC Points of Contact (POC) identified via the noted Request for Information (RFI) format at pg. 2 of the DRFP by 5:00 PM EST 24 Jan 2025.
- Invite all interested vendors and/or potential offerors to an Industry Day and Site Visit at DPG 04-05 Feb 2025. Agenda and DPG Visitor Guide attached.
- Require registration for the Industry Day & Site Visit by 5:00 PM EST 28 Jan 2025 via the instructions set forth below. DPG WDTC MSS Industry Day Registration Form attached.
Further details are provided at the attached “DRFP and Industry Day Details” document.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| West Desert Test Center (WDTC) Mission Support Services (MSS) Follow On Solicitation W51EW725RA001 Amendment 0003 | Award Notice | |
| West Desert Test Center (WDTC) Mission Support Services (MSS) Follow On Solicitation W51EW725RA001 Amendment 0003 | Solicitation | |
| Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) West Desert Test Center (WDTC) Mission Support Services (MSS) | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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