Unmanned Fusion Warfare Laboratory at NSWC Crane IN
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
This solicitation, identified as W912QR26BA017, pertains to the "Unmanned Fusion Warfare Laboratory" project at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) in Crane, Indiana. It is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 236220, managed by the Department of Defense’s W072 Endist Louisville office. The solicitation was posted on May 8, 2026, with responses due by June 15, 2026. The purpose of the notice is to inform industry about the active solicitation and the procedures necessary to obtain access to detailed solicitation documents, which include Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI). Interested contractors must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration and a current BASIC confidence level in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). Access to restricted documents will be granted only after confirmation of these prerequisites by the government. The solicitation mandates compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 or higher for any contractor information systems handling FCI or CUI, and proof of this certification must be submitted prior to award. Failure to meet this cybersecurity requirement disqualifies offerors from contract award. Additionally, a site visit has been scheduled for May 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time for interested parties to inspect the work location, with requests to attend coordinated through the designated point of contact. Communication regarding access to solicitation materials should be directed to the primary and secondary contacts via email, providing company details and verification of required cybersecurity and registration statuses.
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Crane, IN, USASet-Aside
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**Amendment 0003 has been uploaded. Please see the uploaded documents for amendmentl details. 6/15/2026**
**Bid Due Date extended to June 29, 2026 at 1:00PM EDT. Formal Amendment Forthcoming.**
**Amendment 0002 has been uploaded. Please see the uploaded documents for amendment details. 5/15/2026**
**Amendment 0001 has been uploaded. Please see the uploaded documents for amendment details.5/08/2026**
1. Purpose of this Notice
This notice is to inform industry of an active solicitation and to outline the mandatory prerequisites required to obtain the restricted solicitation package, including drawings and specifications. The information to be released is considered Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and/or Federal Contract Information (FCI). A soliciation with no CUI/FCI has been attached for interested parties to view.
2. Procedure to Obtain Restricted Solicitation Documents
This solicitation or its attachments contain Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Contractors requesting access to the FCI/CUI portions of the solicitation must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) Registration and a current BASIC confidence level in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) in order to receive access to the documents.
- Step 1: Ensure your firm has an active SAM Registration.
- Step 2: Ensure your firm has a current BASIC confidence level assessment posted in SPRS in accordance with DFARS clause 252.240-7997 and NIST SP 800-171.
- Step 3: Request access to the restricted attachments by email to the following point of contacts with your company's information:
- To: Chase J. Rost and Jessica K. Moss
- Email: chase.j.rost@usace.army.mil and jessica.k.moss@usace.army.mil
- Subject: SPRS Verification for W912QR26BA017 for Unmanned Fusion Warfare Laboratory at NSWC in Crane IN.
- Body of Email: Include your company's CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Confirm that your firm has BASIC Confidence level in SPRS and this is accurately posted in SPRS.
- Step 4: Upon Government confirmation of your SAM registration and SPRS Basic confidence level, access will be granted within PIEE.
3. Mandatory CMMC Requirement for Award
This solicitation requires the contractor and/or subcontractor(s) information system to process, store, or transmit Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and requires the contractor and/or subcontractor(s) to comply with CMMC requirements.
The CMMC level required by this solicitation is CMMC Level 2 (Self).
This CMMC level, or higher (see 32 CFR part 170), is required prior to award for each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI during performance of the contract. In accordance with 252.204-7021 Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements, contractors shall submit the CMMC UID(s) issued by SPRS for contractor information systems that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI during performance of the contract.
*Important*: An offeror will not be eligible for award if they do not possess the required current CMMC status posted in SPRS prior to award as required by DFARS 252.204-7025 Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements.An award can occur with a conditional CMMC Level in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7502.
Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.
(a) An organized site visit has been scheduled for--
19 May 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time
(b) Participants will meet at--
Visitor's Center
103 Furlong Street
Crane, IN 47522
(c) POC: Jake Alvey (jake.a.alvey.civ@us.navy.mil)
NOTE: All visitors will need to fill out a request form and send to Jake Alvey at jake.a.alvey.civ@us.navy.mil. Please send request form at least 3 days in advance to ensure there is enough time to process.