Purchase and install computer room air handlers at DISA Facility Montgomery, AL

Solicitation HC102814T0156 was a small business set-aside contract awarded on November 18, 2014, to Birmingham Industrial Contracting in the amount of $2,367,014.10. The project focused on the purchase and installation of various sized Computer Room Air Handler (CRAH) units to replace outdated and inefficient equipment at the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) facility in Montgomery, Alabama. Managed by the Defense Information Technology Contracting Office, the scope of work included the removal of existing units, installation of new 15, 20, and 30-ton units and in-row coolers, and the integration of these systems into the existing Building Automation System (BAS) for temperature and humidity control. The project involved complex technical requirements across multiple floors, including specific demolition and installation plans for rooms such as 201A, 202, 400, 410, and 422. Key technical specifications mandated compliance with BACnet Direct Digital Control systems, DISA Electrical Safety Programs, and strict drawing configuration management standards. The contract was governed by a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) ensuring rigorous standards for commissioning, testing, and certification. Additionally, the procurement included optional CLINs for cold aisle containment and redundant power paths, while requiring the contractor to provide stamped shop drawings from a registered professional engineer for electrical configurations.