C1DZ--621-24-701 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Tier 3 Data Center Construction - Mountain Home VAMC
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting bids for EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Tier 3 Data Center Construction at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center (JHQVAMC) in Mountain Home, TN. This 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity seeks a general contractor to relocate and upgrade the main computer room (MCR) to a VA-compliant Tier 3 data center. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. Bids are due February 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The project involves coordinating all design and construction efforts to relocate the MCR on Floor 3 of Building 77 and ensure compliance with VA standards for a Tier 3 data center. Key tasks include:
- Providing redundant power distribution, computer room cooling, and distribution.
- Replacement of aged equipment.
- Implementing grounding, bonding, and cable management.
- Installing new fiber and copper to the new MCR.
- Providing a new clean-agent fire suppression system, including dedicated cylinder storage in room 3A112A.
- Constructing a new fire-rated assembly within the new MCR, ensuring all penetrations are sealed. The work will occur within rooms 3A109, 3A112, 3A112A, 3A112D, 3A113, 3A113A, and 3A212.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Invitation for Bid (IFB) under FAR Part 14.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be SBA certified and listed.
- NAICS Code: 236220 ($45 million size standard).
- Period of Performance: 365 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.
- Bid Submission Deadline: February 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
- Published Date: January 29, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Bids must be submitted via email to Amanda.Webster@va.gov and Bridget.May@va.gov. Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the government, considering only price. A bid guarantee of 20% of the bid price (not to exceed $3,000,000) is required, and Payment and Performance Bonds will be necessary upon award.
Important Notes
- A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 09:00 AM ET at JHQVAMC. Attendees must sign in at Building 37.
- Technical questions must be submitted via email by February 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
- Bidders must comply with prevailing wage determinations for Washington County, TN (effective 01/02/2026) and adhere to limitations on subcontracting (General Construction: not more than 85% to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms, excluding materials).
- Review Attachment 4 (Addendum 01) for updated specifications, including details on site visits, work hours, electronic submittals, and testing laboratory services.