ContractSolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Construction of a Virtualized Electromagnetic Warfare and Mission Engineering Center (VEWMEC) at NSWC Crane, IN.

DEPT OF DEFENSE W912QR26BA018
Response Deadline
Jun 1, 2026
12 days left
Days Remaining
12
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, is soliciting construction of a Virtualized Electromagnetic Warfare and Mission Engineering Center (VEWMEC) at NSWC Crane, Indiana. The work covers construction of the primary facility and supporting site work, with bid options for additional square footage, asphalt parking, and furniture, fixtures, and equipment. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 236220, with an estimated value between $5 million and $10 million, and performance is to begin within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and finish within 672 calendar days; offerors must also meet CMMC Level 2 (Self) and other applicable FAR and DFARS requirements. Bids are due electronically through PIEE by 1:00 PM local time on May 29, 2026, with technical questions submitted through ProjNet and a bid guarantee of 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
236220
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
PSC Code
Z1JZ
MAINTENANCE OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS

Solicitation Documents

3 Files
VEWMEC Site Visit Sign in Sheet.jpg
JPEG2620 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The document is a record of attendees for a Pre-Bid Site Visit for Solicitation Number W912QR26BA018, concerning the Virtualized Electromagnetic Warfare and Mission Engineering Center (VEWMEC) project. The visit took place on May 19, 2026, at NSWC Crane, IN. The list includes representatives from various companies and government agencies such as NSWC Crane, USACE, TRISTAR, PROCON INTERNATIONAL, Reason Building Group, United Excavating, Krempp Construction, and Gideon Contracting. Each entry provides the attendee's name, company, email address, and phone number, indicating active interest and engagement from both private contractors and government entities in this federal project.
W912QR26BA018 (Final).pdf
PDF904 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
This is a solicitation for the construction of a Virtualized Electromagnetic Warfare and Mission Engineering Center (VEWMEC) at NSWC Crane, IN, with an estimated cost between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. This project is a 100% small business set-aside with NAICS code 236220 and a size standard of $45,000,000. Offers are due by 01:00 PM local time on May 29, 2026, and contractors must begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 672 calendar days after receiving the notice to proceed. The solicitation includes a base proposal for the primary facility and supporting site work, along with several bid options for additional square footage, asphalt parking, and furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E). A bid guarantee of 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less, is required. Technical inquiries must be submitted via ProjNet, and all bids must be submitted electronically through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. Additionally, offerors must comply with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 requirements and adhere to various FAR and DFARS provisions, including those related to responsibility matters and prohibitions on certain procurements.
W912QR26BA018.pdf
PDF982 KBApr 30, 2026
AI Summary
This solicitation, W912QR26BA018, is for the construction of the Virtualized Electromagnetic Warfare and Mission Engineering Center (VEWMEC) at NSWC, Crane, Indiana. The project is a 100% small business set-aside with an estimated cost between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. It involves constructing a 6,900 square foot primary facility, supporting site work, and primary facility equipment. Several bid options are available for additional square footage, asphalt parking, and furniture/fixtures/equipment. Offers are due by May 29, 2026, at 01:00 PM local time and must be submitted electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Module. A bid guarantee of 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less, is required. The contractor must begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 672 calendar days after receiving the notice to proceed. Offerors must also comply with CMMC Level 2 requirements for cybersecurity.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedApr 30, 2026
amendedAmendment #1· Description UpdatedApr 30, 2026
amendedAmendment #2· Description UpdatedMay 12, 2026
amendedAmendment #3· Description UpdatedMay 18, 2026
amendedLatest AmendmentMay 20, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 1, 2026
expiryArchive DateSep 30, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Office
W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE

Point of Contact

Name
Ranzel L. Merideth

Place of Performance

Crane, Indiana, UNITED STATES

Official Sources