Mount Weather Design-Build 2008-2011

The Mount Weather Design-Build 2008-2011 Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract was established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide comprehensive construction, renovation, and design-build services for the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center in Virginia and its satellite location in Maryland. The contract vehicle enables rapid deployment of construction and facility modification task orders with a shared ceiling of $174,000,000, allowing FEMA to efficiently address infrastructure needs at this critical emergency management facility. The contract supports a wide range of construction services, including building renovations, infrastructure improvements, utility upgrades, security enhancements, and specialized facility modifications.

Task orders under this contract consistently demonstrate a focus on critical infrastructure work, with values ranging from approximately $15,000 to nearly $9 million and durations typically spanning several months to three years. Most task orders were competitively awarded, with a significant number designated as Competitive 8(a) set-asides, indicating opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses. Common scopes included underground utility projects, building renovations, roof repairs, fire protection system installations, and facility security improvements. The contract vehicle supported work primarily at the Mount Weather facility in Bluemont, Virginia, and its Olney, Maryland satellite location. While multiple contractors were likely involved, specific task orders showed involvement from entities like Matthews Group Inc., TMG Construction Corp., and N-Powell Company, Inc., suggesting a diverse pool of qualified contractors capable of executing complex government facility construction projects.