C1DZ--621-24-701 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Tier 3 Data Center Construction - Mountain Home VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is seeking a general contractor to coordinate the relocation and upgrade of the main computer room on Floor 3 of Building 77 at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, Tennessee, to comply with VA standards for a Tier 3 data center. The scope of work encompasses providing redundant power distribution, computer room cooling and distribution systems, replacement of aged equipment, grounding and bonding installations, cable management, new fiber and copper cabling, a new clean-agent fire suppression system, and fire-rated wall assemblies with sealed penetrations. Key contract requirements include the contractor furnishing all supervision, labor, materials, and equipment; establishing a comprehensive quality control system with a dedicated Contractor Quality Control System Manager; obtaining VA Personal Identity Verification cards for all personnel; and maintaining compliance with prevailing wage rates, OSHA safety standards, and extensive VA design specifications. The evaluation will be made on a firm-fixed-price basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with bids due April 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. Technical questions submitted by prospective bidders have been addressed through multiple amendments and technical question tracking documents, with final answers provided in Amendment 0006 and subsequent amendments issued through April 9, 2026.

This is a 100 percent set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with only entities certified by the Small Business Administration and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of bid submission and award being eligible for consideration. The estimated contract value ranges between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, with a Construction Cost Limitation of $6,248,000. The contractor must complete all work within 365 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed, with award anticipated 30-45 days after bid receipt and Notice to Proceed issuance within 90 calendar days thereafter. Work will occur within rooms 3A109, 3A112, 3A112A, 3A112D, 3A113, 3A113A, and 3A212 on Floor 3 of Building 77 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center located in Mountain Home, Tennessee 37684. Performance and payment bonds are required, along with a bid guarantee of no less than 20 percent of the bid price but not exceeding $3,000,000, submitted electronically with the bid package.