Springfield OPS server/SCADA room HVAC system & fire suppression system

The Department of Energy's Southeastern Power Administration is seeking a contractor for the Springfield Operations Server/SCADA Room HVAC System and Fire Suppression System project. The contract involves comprehensive construction work focused on upgrading infrastructure within a critical operational space, including perimeter wall sealing, HVAC system installation, and fire suppression system implementation. Key contract requirements include installing a standalone HVAC system with redundancy, constructing a Total Flooding Clean Agent Fire Suppression System, and maintaining operational continuity of sensitive electronic equipment throughout the construction process. Contractors must submit detailed construction programs within 10 days of award and work within specified timeframes of Monday through Thursday, between 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, contractors will likely be assessed on technical capabilities, experience with sensitive operational environments, and ability to minimize operational disruptions.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation, suggesting the opportunity is open to all qualified contractors. The project falls under the NAICS Category 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and PSC Category Z2AA for Repair or Alteration of Office Buildings. While exact budget or award value is not specified, the complexity of the work involving HVAC and fire suppression systems in a critical infrastructure setting suggests a potentially significant contract value. The project timeline indicates a posting date of December 19, 2024, with responses due by January 10, 2025, implying an anticipated contract execution in the first quarter of 2025. The work is specifically located at the Springfield Operations Center and requires careful management of sensitive electronic equipment, including comprehensive documentation of all system installations, materials, and construction processes.