Department of Veterans Affairs · VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
36C776-27-AP-0151
Notice type
Special Notice
NAICS
236220
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-09-28
Response deadline
Oct 23, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
William.Henkel@va.gov
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ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD MODERNIZATION CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) is hosting an industry day and is seeking information and potential sources to determine a set-aside, if any, is appropriate for two projects located in the New England area valued between $40M and $100M. The projects are for the procurement of Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrades construction projects in located at the West Haven VA Medical Center (VAMC) in West Haven, CT, and Togus VAMC, in Togus, ME. Both projects are for design-bid-build phased construction and involve complex electrical and HVAC renovations. VHA PCAC will conduct an industry day to collaborate with general construction contractors and subcontractors of ALL size status’ that are interested in doing business with the VA in Connecticut and Maine. The day will start with a meet and greet between VA and Contractor attendees. We will review the design drawings and specifications, conduct a high-level site walkthrough, and discuss the phasing of the project. This will ensure all interested contractors understand the intent and requirements for the project. This industry day will help the VA determine the method of procurement, such as tradeoff, and type of socioeconomic set-aside, if any, highlight any industry concerns, gauge general contractor interest in the project, and perform a site walk to show key areas of the project. This is an opportunity for industry to influence procurement decisions that will shape the course of the project. Your feedback and collaboration is vital for successful construction and deployment of the EHR program. PROJECT DESCRIPTION / DESCRIPTION OF WORK / REQUIREMENT The VA is seeking general contractors to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision, and perform all work necessary to prepare the site for building operations and complete the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades construction projects at VA Medical Centers in West Haven, CT, and Togus, ME. Work includes general construction, alterations, telecommunications, electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Hazardous Waste Removal, and other disciplines as required to complete the scope of these projects. Projects involve expansion of existing telecommunication rooms (TRs), power upgrades, replacement of data cabling with CAT6A, renovation of existing data center to include power / data / equipment / HVAC. All work is to be performed in accordance with the drawings and specifications. ADMINISTRATIVE The industry day will be held on October 27, 2026 in Togus, ME and October 28, 2026 in West Haven, CT from 9:00 AM ET to 12:00 PM ET at each location. The meeting location for Togus will be the auditorium in Building 210 at the Togus campus located at 810 Eastern Avenue, Augusta ME 04330. The meeting location for West Haven will be the Donaldson Center in Building 2 at the West Haven campus located at 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516. Take the elevator to the second floor and follow signs to Donaldson Center “C”. Contractors are required to RSVP via email to Jacquelyn.Wise@va.gov AND William.Henkel@va.gov no later than 4:00 PM ET on October 23, 2026. Industry day agenda is provided below for October 27, 2026 at the Togus campus: 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Introduction and Discussion/Review of Specs and Drawings 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Site Walk Through 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Q&A and Industry Feedback. (This can be extended as needed.) Industry day agenda is provided below for October 28, 2026 at the West Haven campus: 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Introduction and Discussion/Review of Specs and Drawings 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Site Walk Through 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Q&A and Industry Feedback. (This can be extended as needed.) This notice is not a request for competitive offers. Any response to this notice will not be considered a bid or proposal. After completing its analyses, the Government will determine whether to limit competition among small business categories or proceed with full and open competition. This notice and event shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government will not provide reimbursement for any expenses incurred in participating in this notice and event. Currently, no solicitation exists; therefore, DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in Contract Opportunities at https://sam.gov/. It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any solicitation or synopsis. All questions should be submitted via email to Jacquelyn.Wise@va.gov AND William.Henkel@va.gov. NOTE: In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10.002(b)(2), this notice is for market research and information and planning purposes only.
Contact
Point of contact
William Henkel William.henkel@va.gov
Role
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Email
William.Henkel@va.gov
Secondary
jacquelyn.wise@va.gov
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