# VA Hosts Industry Day for EHRM Construction in CT and ME

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting industry days on October 7, 2026, at the Donaldson Center in West Haven, Connecticut, and October 8, 2026, at the Auditorium, Building 210 in Augusta, Maine, to engage general contractors for two significant Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) infrastructure upgrade construction projects. These projects, valued between $40 million and $100 million, involve complex phased design-bid-build construction including electrical and HVAC renovations, telecommunication room expansions, power upgrades, CAT6A data cabling replacement, and data center renovations at the West Haven and Togus VA Medical Centers. The industry days will provide contractors an opportunity to review detailed project requirements, participate in site walkthroughs, and offer feedback that may influence procurement strategies and potential set-aside considerations.

- **Why this matters:** This event signals a major upcoming construction procurement opportunity within the VA's EHRM modernization efforts, emphasizing infrastructure critical to healthcare IT systems.
- Contractors of all sizes should prepare to engage with VA representatives to understand project scope and procurement methods, potentially positioning themselves for set-aside eligibility.
- Procurement professionals should note the dual-location approach and phased construction complexity, which may impact bidding strategies and resource allocation.
- Early participation in the industry days can provide valuable insights into VA expectations and influence contract structuring for these multi-million-dollar projects.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
- Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC)

### Sources
- [VA Industry Day for EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction at West Haven, CT and Togus, ME](https://app.govly.com/opportunities/17155897) - SAM