Unmanned Fusion Warfare Laboratory at NSWC Crane IN

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) W912QR26BA017, issued by W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE, seeks proposals for the Design/Bid/Build of an Unmanned Fusion Warfare Laboratory (UFWL) at NSWC Crane, IN. The project, designated as a 100% small business set-aside, has an estimated construction cost between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The scope includes constructing an approximately 7,321 square foot primary facility (Floorplan A) with various offices, laboratories, and support rooms, along with associated site work and equipment. Optional bid items include expanding the facility to Floorplan B (7,938 SF) or Floorplan C (8,970 SF), additional furniture and equipment for these expansions, providing carpet in Room 118 for each floorplan, and emergency radio coverage testing. Proposals are due by May 29, 2026, at 01:00 PM local time and must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. A bid guarantee of 30% of the bid price or $2 million, whichever is less, is required. The project has a mandatory performance period of 674 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) W912QR26BA017 for the Design/Bid/Build of an Unmanned Fusion Warfare Laboratory (UFWL) at NSWC, Crane, IN. This project is a 100% small business set-aside with an estimated construction cost between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The NAICS code is 236220, with a size standard of $45,000,000. Contractors must begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 674 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed. Sealed offers, including required performance and payment bonds, are due by May 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time. An offer guarantee is required, and offers providing less than 120 calendar days for Government acceptance will be rejected.

Amendment 0001 to Solicitation W912QR26BA017 for the Unmanned Fusion Warfare Laboratory (UFWL) at NSWC Crane, IN, revises key dates and information. The bid due date is extended from May 29, 2026, to June 15, 2026, at 01:00 PM EST. The site visit on May 19, 2026, has a new start time of 10:00 AM EST, and attendees must have a valid visitor pass or DBIDS. Additionally, the wage rates have been corrected from OH20260081 Green County, OH, to IN20260008 Martin County, IN. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. This amendment ensures proper compliance and provides additional time for offerors to submit their proposals.