Local Civilian Range Support
ID: 21D0013Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, USA

NAICS

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990)

PSC

LEASE/RENTAL OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS (X1JZ)

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No Set aside used (NONE)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR Norfolk, is seeking qualified contractors to provide Local Civilian Range Support for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group Two (EODGRU-2). The procurement aims to secure a comprehensive training support solution, including access to shooting and demolition ranges located within 50 miles of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek/FT Story, Virginia, to facilitate combat skills training over a five-year period. This opportunity is critical for ensuring that EODGRU-2 personnel receive effective training in various environments, including urban and underwater settings, while adhering to stringent safety and operational standards. Interested businesses must submit a capabilities statement by January 5, 2026, with performance anticipated to begin around May 1, 2026, under a firm-fixed-price contract with a NAICS Code of 713990 and a PSC of X1JZ. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Justin Clark at justin.t.clark6.civ@us.navy.mil or Morgan Olszak at morgan.e.olszak.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide local civilian range usage for Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group TWO (EODGRU TWO) to support combat skills training. The goal is to offer a comprehensive, low-impact training solution within 50 miles of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek/FT Story, Virginia, for a five-year period. The contractor must provide various ranges, including small arms, demolition, underwater demolition, advanced demolition, urban training, modular training facilities, shipboard/container stack training, and target vehicles. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for storage vaults, a rappel/fast-rope tower, and land navigation areas. Key requirements include providing labor, materials, facilities, equipment, and medical support with certified EMTs on-site. Safety is paramount, requiring strict adherence to certifications, qualifications, and emergency action plans. The contractor must also be flexible in scheduling to accommodate EODGRU TWO's deployment needs. Services will be ordered via Task Orders on DD Form 1449.
    The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group Two (EODGRU-2) issued a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice for Local Civilian Range Usage Support Services. This is not a solicitation for proposals but an effort to gather information from qualified sources to provide training support, including shooting and demolition ranges, within 50 miles of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek/FT Story, Virginia. The anticipated contract will be firm-fixed-price, with a NAICS Code of 713990 ($8M size standard) and a PSC of X1JZ. Performance is estimated to begin around May 1, 2026, for one five-year ordering period, potentially with a six-month extension option. Interested businesses must submit a capabilities statement by January 5, 2026, addressing business details, existing government contract vehicles, prime/subcontractor capabilities, compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 for small business set-asides, and the ability to provide services outlined in the draft Performance Work Statement.
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