HAWAII COMPUTER ROOM AIR HANDLING REPLACEMENT
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
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 Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is soliciting proposals for the HAWAII COMPUTER ROOM AIR HANDLING REPLACEMENT project. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves replacing two existing Computer Room Air Handling (CRAH) units and adding aisle containment in Computer Room 191 at the Data Center Hawaii, Pearl Harbor, HI. Proposals are due March 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The project requires the replacement of two end-of-life CRAH units that currently provide inadequate cooling, along with the installation of aisle containment. Key requirements include:
- Replacement of two CRAH units with specific technical specifications (e.g., minimum 140 kW cooling capacity, SCOP-127).
- Installation of aisle containment systems, end-of-aisle doors, mounting posts, rack gap panels, and brushed rack blanking panels.
- Project Management and General Requirements, including detailed schedules, shop drawings, and product data submittals.
- Electrical work for the new CRAH units, adhering to DISA's Electrical Safety Program.
- Project Close-Out deliverables such as warranties, final as-built drawings, training, and O&M binders.
- Compliance with DISA's labeling standards for all installed systems and equipment.
- Adherence to a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), which details performance objectives, 100% inspection methods, and performance ratings.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: 12 months upon award
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 333415 (Air Conditioning Equipment), Size Standard: 1,250 employees
- Place of Performance: Data Center Hawaii, Rm 191, 477 Essex St. (Building 77), Ford Island, JBPHH, HI 96818
- Proposal Due Date: March 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST (extended by Amendment 0001)
- Original Solicitation Posted: February 18, 2026
- Amendment 0001 Posted: March 9, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the overall best value using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process. Evaluation factors include Technical/Management (rated Acceptable/Unacceptable) and Price. Proposals must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days.
Important Considerations
- Mandatory Site Visit: A pre-proposal site visit was held on February 25, 2026, at 1000 HST. Questions from the site visit were due by March 2, 2026, and answers have been distributed via amendment.
- Wage Determination: Bidders must account for minimum wage rates and fringe benefits as per the Service Contract Act.
- Confidentiality: Contractor personnel will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) due to the sensitive nature of information.
- Technical Documentation: Extensive appendices provide detailed concept plans, electrical safety programs, labeling standards, CRAH unit specifications, and a spreadsheet for Unique Identifier (UID) submissions.
Contact Information
- Primary: Eric Mead (eric.L.mead2.civ@mail.mil)
- Secondary: Ronald Witt (ronald.e.witt4.civ@mail.mil)