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 has issued a Special Notice for a Mission Support Services (MSS) contract at the Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) West Desert Test Center (WDTC) in Utah. The notice, posted on February 19, 2025, outlines an upcoming solicitation for comprehensive technical and support services for various military testing and evaluation activities. The contract will replace the current contract W91151-21-C-0006, which expires on December 23, 2025. This procurement is specifically designated as a 100% small business set-aside and will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15. The contract is intended to support critical military testing capabilities across multiple defense research and development domains.
The primary objective of this contract is to provide comprehensive support for complex testing environments involving chemical, biological, and advanced military technology assessments. Contractors will be responsible for supporting various divisions, including Michael Army Airfield, BioTesting Dugway, and multiple combat development command units, with work involving potentially hazardous materials and advanced testing systems. The contract will be structured as a Cost-Plus Fixed-Fee (CPFF) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with multiple pricing mechanisms. Eligible small businesses will need to demonstrate capabilities in engineering support, test fixture design, chemical/biological monitoring, unmanned systems testing, and environmental condition assessments. The contract timeline includes a 60-day phase-in period, a four-year ten-month base ordering period, and a potential two-year option period. Interested contractors should note the Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated for release on or about March 7, 2025, with a proposal due date of March 19, 2025.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
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Notwithstanding unforeseen issues to prohibit release, the Government anticipates RFP issuance on 17 or 18 Mar 2025. Please continue to monitor sam.gov.
No response is requested as a result of this post.
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This special notice is issued in accordance with FAR 5.203, to synopsize the pending solicitation for the DPG WDTC MSS requirement.
The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) requires a contract for the continuation of MSS support at WDTC, located at DPG, Utah. The Contractor shall provide services necessary to support and perform field, chamber, and laboratory test services in support of WDTC’s mission. The Contractor shall support and maintain the WDTC divisions, Michael Army Airfield (MAAF), and support the BioTesting Dugway (BTD), Chemical Biological Center (CBC), Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Futures Command (AFC) and Test Support Items Maintenance Support.
The Contractor shall work with lethal or incapacitating chemical and biological agents, chemical and biological simulants, and test items that have been previously exposed to these agents. The Contractor shall provide engineering and test support in the design and development of test fixtures and facilities, air supply and vacuum systems, vapor and aerosol dissemination and sampling systems, implementation, and manned and unmanned defeat targets. The Contractor shall support the operations and sustainment of laboratories, chambers, ranges, test areas and manned/unmanned system operations in support of the following missions: chamber controlled surety materiel testing, chemical energetic and homemade explosive testing, smoke and obscurant testing, energetic and non-energetic direct/indirect fire, artillery and weapons system testing, large-area simulant disbursement, chemical/biological monitoring and sampling, range debris remediation, environmental and climatic condition test chambers, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Unmanned Ground Systems (UAS/UGS) testing and training to include targets and transportation of UAS/UGS system and equipment items, sensor testing, decontamination testing, meteorological monitoring and chemical/biological material testing. Specific work requirements, performance criteria, and quality control requirements shall be tasked by the government personnel within each WDTC division.
The proposed contract action will replace current contract W91151-21-C-0006, with a current final expiration of 23 Dec 2025.
The MSS acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside, conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15. This Request for Proposal (RFP) will result in a Cost-Plus Fixed-Fee (CPFF) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost, and CPFF Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) as set forth at Section B. The Contract Period specifies a sixty (60) day contract Phase-in, four (4) year ten (10) month base ordering period, and one (1) two (2) -year option period. FAR 52.217-8 will be included in the contract.
The RFP is anticipated for release ON OR ABOUT 07 Mar 2025.
Update #1 ·
This special notice is issued in accordance with FAR 5.203, to synopsize the pending solicitation for the DPG WDTC MSS requirement.
The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) requires a contract for the continuation of MSS support at WDTC, located at DPG, Utah. The Contractor shall provide services necessary to support and perform field, chamber, and laboratory test services in support of WDTC’s mission. The Contractor shall support and maintain the WDTC divisions, Michael Army Airfield (MAAF), and support the BioTesting Dugway (BTD), Chemical Biological Center (CBC), Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Futures Command (AFC) and Test Support Items Maintenance Support.
The Contractor shall work with lethal or incapacitating chemical and biological agents, chemical and biological simulants, and test items that have been previously exposed to these agents. The Contractor shall provide engineering and test support in the design and development of test fixtures and facilities, air supply and vacuum systems, vapor and aerosol dissemination and sampling systems, implementation, and manned and unmanned defeat targets. The Contractor shall support the operations and sustainment of laboratories, chambers, ranges, test areas and manned/unmanned system operations in support of the following missions: chamber controlled surety materiel testing, chemical energetic and homemade explosive testing, smoke and obscurant testing, energetic and non-energetic direct/indirect fire, artillery and weapons system testing, large-area simulant disbursement, chemical/biological monitoring and sampling, range debris remediation, environmental and climatic condition test chambers, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Unmanned Ground Systems (UAS/UGS) testing and training to include targets and transportation of UAS/UGS system and equipment items, sensor testing, decontamination testing, meteorological monitoring and chemical/biological material testing. Specific work requirements, performance criteria, and quality control requirements shall be tasked by the government personnel within each WDTC division.
The proposed contract action will replace current contract W91151-21-C-0006, with a current final expiration of 23 Dec 2025.
The MSS acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside, conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15. This Request for Proposal (RFP) will result in a Cost-Plus Fixed-Fee (CPFF) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost, and CPFF Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) as set forth at Section B. The Contract Period specifies a sixty (60) day contract Phase-in, four (4) year ten (10) month base ordering period, and one (1) two (2) -year option period. FAR 52.217-8 will be included in the contract.
The RFP is anticipated for release ON OR ABOUT 07 Mar 2025.
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 | |
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) West Desert Test Center (WDTC) Mission Support Services (MSS) | Pre-Solicitation |
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