Ranch Custom Test Fabrication and Onsite Support

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is seeking custom test fabrication and onsite support services for SQRL IV Test Structures at their McKinley Delta Range Blast House located at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. The contract requires construction of five concrete masonry unit (CMU) buildings measuring 13'4" x 13'4" x 10' with specific requirements including 20 one-inch holes drilled through walls, no lintels over doors/vents, and 50% overage of roof materials for repairs. The contractor must provide a two-person crew for 120 hours of labor, including site preparation, building construction, daily support during explosive testing operations, and subsequent demolition activities. Personnel must pass police records checks for Redstone Arsenal access and be prepared to quickly repair and maintain test structures between testing shots. The solicitation invitation is scheduled for September 11, 2025, with bid opening on September 12, 2025, and a mandatory site visit on September 9, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors). The contract performance period extends from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with construction activities planned from August to November 2025, testing operations in February 2026, and potential rebuilding requirements in April 2026. The project involves fabricating five test buildings with varying wall and roof specifications for explosive testing purposes. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the pre-solicitation notice. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary tools, supplies, and materials required for the construction and maintenance of the test structures throughout the performance period.