VIRTUALIZED ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE AND MISSION ENGINEERING CENTER (VEWMEC)

This contract, identified as W912QR26BA022, seeks a small business contractor to construct the Virtualized Electromagnetic Warfare and Mission Engineering Center (VEWMEC) at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Indiana, under a total small business set-aside as defined by FAR 19.5. The scope involves building one primary facility variant—either 6,900, 8,095, or 8,896 square feet—with multiple optional expansions available for selection at bid, including additional square footage and site work. The project must be completed within 924 calendar days of notice to proceed and includes all associated construction, fixtures, equipment, asphalt paving, and emergency radio system testing, all in strict adherence to provided architectural and engineering drawings and technical specifications under a firm fixed-price contract structure. The solicitation prohibits physical submissions and requires all proposals to be uploaded electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) portal using specific file formats and naming conventions aligned with the solicitation number and firm name. Access to restricted documents containing Controlled Unclassified Information (FCI/CUI) requires prospective bidders to have an active System for Award Management registration and a verified BASIC confidence level in the Supplier Performance Risk System, which must be confirmed via email to designated point of contacts with the company’s CAGE code and Unique Entity Identifier. The contractor must comply with stringent cybersecurity requirements including CMMC Level 1 certification, with additional obligations under DFARS clauses for safeguarding covered defense information, antiterrorism standards, and export control compliance. The contract incorporates standard construction clauses such as changes, suspension of work, warranty, and termination for convenience, and mandates performance and payment bonds, liquidated damages for delays, and compliance with Buy American and federal labor wage rate requirements. All offerors must complete representations and certifications regarding small business status and prohibit subcontracting with entities tied to foreign state sponsors of terrorism. No invoicing system is specified beyond electronic payment through SAM, and final acceptance rests solely with the Government. The estimated value ranges between $5 million and $10 million, though no line-item prices are disclosed, and the basis of award remains unconfirmed.