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Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) West Desert Test Center (WDTC) Mission Support Services (MSS)   3

ID: W51EW725RA001 • Type: Presolicitation

Description

Posted: Feb. 28, 2025, 3:19 p.m. EST

**********28 Feb 2025 Update**********

Charts briefed during the 4-5 Feb 2025 Site Visit and Pre-Solicitation Conference are attached with this update.

All parties are reminded that responses and requirements are subject to change pending final RFP issuance.

No response is requested based on this posting.

**********19 Feb 2025 Update**********

Complete Q&A packages for the DRFP and DPG Site Visit and MSS Pre-Solicitation Conference are attached. Charts briefed during the visit/conference will be posted upon release.

All parties are reminded that responses and requirements are subject to change pending final RFP issuance.

No response is requested based on this posting.

**********14 Feb 2025 Update**********

Government responses to the questions and comments from the 04-05 Feb 2025 DPG site visit and pre-solicitation conference are attached (in part) along with a summary of information provided by applicable DPG leadership. The Government will seek to update a complete list of Q&A on/around 21 Feb 2025. This will include the few remaining pending responses due as a result of the DRFP as well.

It is acknowledged this post does not include referenced briefing charts from the event. The Government continues to coordinate release of that information and will post as soon as it's available.

All parties are reminded that responses and requirements are subject to change pending final RFP issuance.

No response is requested based on this posting.

**********31 Jan 2025 Update**********

Government responses to the questions and comments received as part of the 08 Jan 2025 DRFP package posting are attached. It is acknowledged there are five (5) "placeholder" comments for questions remaining for Government action and response, with a subsequent posting herein anticipated on/about 07 Feb 2025 to complete all responses.

**********14 Jan 2025 Update**********

Post DRFP Attachment 5, as noted in the original Presolicitation notice.

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The Presolicitation Notice herein is to:

  1. Post the Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) for the DPG, WDTC MSS follow-on acquisition. DRFP and noted DRFP attachments, attached.
  2. Request interested vendors and/or potential offerors that all questions, comments, feedback tied to the DRFP shall be returned to the MICC TSC Points of Contact (POC) identified via the noted Request for Information (RFI) format at pg. 2 of the DRFP by 5:00 PM EST 24 Jan 2025.
  3. Invite all interested vendors and/or potential offerors to an Industry Day/Pre-Solicitation Conference and Site Visit at DPG 04-05 Feb 2025. Agenda and DPG Visitor Guide attached.
  4. Require registration for the Industry Day/Pre-Sol Conference & Site Visit by 5:00 PM EST 28 Jan 2025 via the instructions set forth below. DPG WDTC MSS Industry Day Registration Form attached.

Further details are provided at the attached DRFP and Industry Day Details document.

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Background
The Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) West Desert Test Center (WDTC) is seeking Mission Support Services (MSS) to support field, chamber, laboratory, and range developmental and operational testing.

The WDTC's mission includes working with lethal or incapacitating chemical and biological agents, and the contract aims to provide necessary services for effective testing and evaluation in these areas. This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside and will result in a Cost-Plus Fixed-Fee (CPFF) contract.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for:
1. Supporting and maintaining WDTC divisions, including the Biotesting Division (BTD) and Chemical Biological Center (CBC).
2. Providing engineering and test support for the design and development of test fixtures, air supply systems, vapor dissemination systems, virtual reality methodologies, and unmanned system operations.
3. Conducting various tests such as chamber-controlled surety material testing, chemical energetic testing, smoke testing, artillery system testing, large-area simulant disbursement, environmental monitoring, and sensor testing.
4. Supporting operations at Michael Army Airfield (MAAF) and other locations within CONUS and OCONUS.
5. Ensuring compliance with safety standards while handling hazardous materials.

Period of Performance
The period of performance includes a 60-day phase-in period followed by a base period of four years and ten months.

Place of Performance
Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), Utah, with potential operations at other locations within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS).
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Overview

Agency
Department of the Army (USA) [DoD]
Response Deadline
Jan. 24, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EST Past Due
Posted
Jan. 8, 2025, 8:35 a.m. EST (updated: Feb. 28, 2025, 3:19 p.m. EST)
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
R425 - Support- Professional: Engineering/Technical
Place of Performance
Not Provided
Source
SAM
Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
High
Odds of Award
64%
Signs of Shaping
77% of obligations for similar contracts within the Department of the Army were awarded full & open.
On 1/8/25 Department of the Army issued Presolicitation W51EW725RA001 for Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) West Desert Test Center (WDTC) Mission Support Services (MSS) due 1/24/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 541715 (SBA Size Standard 1000 Employees) and PSC R425.
Primary Contact
Name
Ingrid Smith   Profile
Email
ingrid.v.smith.civ@army.mil
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Eukia Bryant   Profile
Email
eukia.d.bryant.civ@army.mil
Phone
None

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
None Cynthia L. Grant Profile cynthia.l.grant18.civ@army.mil None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > W6QM MICC TSC
FPDS Organization Code
2100-W51EW7
Source Organization Code
500189695
Last Updated
March 11, 2025
Last Updated By
ingrid.v.smith.civ@army.mil
Archive Date
March 11, 2025