Sources Sought notice - JMMU Range at Fort Hood,TX

The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate, is seeking information from qualified small businesses to perform design, repair, and modernization work on the Jack Mountain Multi-use Range at Fort Hood, Texas. This sources-sought notice targets active SAM-registered small businesses with NAICS code 236220, with a preference for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, as this work has historically been awarded to such entities. The estimated contract value ranges from $5 million to $15 million and will be awarded using a best value approach, incorporating both technical merit and cost. Respondents must submit a capabilities statement detailing their ability to execute the full scope of work outlined in the draft Statement of Work, including all base and optional tasks, along with documentation confirming active SAM registration. Proposals are due by May 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT and must be emailed exclusively to david_boyd@ibc.doi.gov, with no questions accepted prior to submission. The project includes constructing and replacing 13 Moving Infantry Targets, upgrading electrical and communication infrastructure, installing fiber optic links, restoring drainage systems, and rehabilitating concrete structures, all in accordance with multiple referenced exhibits and technical standards. Performance will occur on-site at Fort Hood, with specific timelines for work forward and behind the Line of Advance, and all deliverables must be completed within a six-month option period. Contractors must comply with stringent security protocols, including Provost Marshal Office access controls, AT Level I Awareness Training, and iWATCH certification, and are prohibited from allowing non-contractor personnel on the range. Key requirements include constructing two full-scale mock-ups of target emplacements, providing two complete sets of technical documentation, conducting mandatory inspections at 50% and 90–95% completion, and delivering as-built drawings within 45 days of acceptance. A two-year warranty is mandated for all hardware and software, and all personnel must be proficient in English. Utilities usage is strictly monitored, and excessive consumption may result in disconnection and financial liability. The Contracting Officer’s Representative for oversight is Tim Bauman of Fort Hood, with Chad Walker as Assistant COR, but no Procuring Contracting Officer information is provided. Enclosures for electrical systems must be NEMA 4-rated, constructed of 16-gauge galvanized steel with seamless foam-in-place gaskets, and use Myers hubs and cable seal fittings; labeling of fiber and power components must be permanent