Data center HVAC upgrade

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Desert Southwest Region, a component of the Department of Energy, is seeking contractors for a Data Center HVAC Upgrade project in Phoenix, Arizona. This procurement falls under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors and PSC code N041 for Installation of Equipment-Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment. The solicitation was originally posted on June 6, 2025, with a proposal submission deadline of June 24, 2025. Two amendments have been issued to address industry questions, with Amendment 0001 posted on June 10, 2025, and Amendment 0002 posted on June 12, 2025, which replaced the previous Q&A attachment with updated responses to contractor inquiries. The amendments indicate active industry engagement and suggest that specific technical requirements and project details have required clarification through the question-and-answer process.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualifying small business entities. The solicitation is identified by number 89503125QWA000362 and represents a specialized installation project focused on upgrading HVAC systems within a data center environment. The work will be performed in the Desert Southwest Region under WAPA's jurisdiction, specifically in the Phoenix, Arizona area. While the government files do not reveal specific contract values, timelines, or quantities, the nature of the procurement suggests a significant infrastructure upgrade requiring specialized expertise in data center environmental systems. The multiple amendments addressing industry questions indicate the technical complexity of the project and the government's commitment to ensuring contractors have sufficient information to prepare competitive proposals.