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

The Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price contract under solicitation 36C77626B0006 for the construction of a Tier 3 Data Center at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, Tennessee, as part of the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades project. The contract, valued between $10.3 million and $17.3 million, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside and is being procured under FAR Part 14 procedures with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award basis. The work involves relocating and upgrading the existing computer room to meet Tier 3 data center standards, including the installation of redundant power distribution systems, advanced cooling infrastructure, fire protection, grounding, cable management, and seismic reinforcement, all in compliance with NFPA 70, NFPA 90A, ANSI/EIA 330-09, and other applicable technical and safety codes. The performance period is approximately 200 days, with all construction, testing, and commissioning activities required to occur on-site at the facility. The contracting officer retains authority to enforce strict compliance with quality control provisions, including mandatory three-stage inspections, submittal of certified shop drawings, product data, test reports, and operation and maintenance manuals. Contractors must adhere to detailed packaging, preservation, and marking requirements for all materials, ensuring delivery in manufacturer-sealed containers and proper labeling with manufacturer details, batch numbers, and compliance codes. Key personnel must hold specific certifications including BICSI Certified Commercial Installer and RCDD, and all workers require OSHA 10- or 30-hour training. Security is a critical component, with all personnel subject to Tier 3 or Tier 5 background investigations, VA-issued photo badges, and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding Federal Contract Information. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the VA’s e-Invoice system, and contractors are prohibited from using contingent fees or kickbacks under FAR clauses addressing integrity, whistleblower protections, and illegal activity. Subcontracting is tightly regulated under SDVOSB eligibility rules, with security clauses flowed down and facility access strictly controlled. Proposals must be submitted via email by April 16, 2026, and failure to provide complete documentation, including bid guarantees, SAM registration, and required representations, will result in non