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How to respond to the Togus VAMC EHRM construction notice for VA
What the VA is researching
The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research for EHRM infrastructure upgrades at the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta, Maine. The work described includes renovations and building-system upgrades, campus-wide CAT 6A cabling and fiber, site work, hazardous-material abatement, fire protection, and physical security upgrades across multiple buildings.
This is a sources-sought notice, not a solicitation or a request for a bid. The VA says it anticipates advertising an RFP in December 2026. The estimated construction magnitude is $50 million to $100 million.
Key dates and the deadline
The notice was published October 15, 2026. Responses are due October 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The VA also plans an industry day on October 27, 2026, at Building 210 on the Togus campus.
The October 30 deadline is for submitting information for market research, not a construction bid. The VA says responses will help inform its decision about the type of socioeconomic set-aside, if any.
Who this opportunity may suit
This notice is relevant to construction firms that can demonstrate experience with projects comparable in size, complexity, and scope. The listed NAICS code is 236220, with a stated size standard of $45 million.
The VA requests information about business size and type, including categories such as small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, small disadvantaged business, women-owned small business, and HUBZone small business. The project is described as a competitive, firm-fixed-price, design-bid-build contract, with an estimated duration of 730 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
How to respond
Use the opportunity portal’s “View original source” option to open the notice. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some opportunities can be viewed without one.
The notice asks for a capability statement with company and point-of-contact details; business size under NAICS 236220 and business type; a statement of interest; a bonding-company letter of intent showing the prime contractor’s available bonding capacity; and up to three comparable contracts performed within the last seven years. Include each project’s name, owner, and contact information.
Prepare a clear, relevant capability statement
Organize the response in the sections requested so reviewers can find each item quickly. Check that company identifiers and contact details are accurate, and confirm that the bonding letter clearly states available capacity in relation to the notice’s $50 million to $100 million project magnitude.
Choose no more than three projects that best show comparable size, complexity, and scope. Describe your firm’s role and relevant work clearly, and verify that the listed owner contacts can confirm the project information. Treat this response as market-research input, not as a price proposal.
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