The VA Connecticut Healthcare System needs a small business to replace variable frequency drives at its West Haven VA Medical Center.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? The VA Connecticut Healthcare System needs variable frequency drives to control the speed of electric motors and improve performance of existing infrastructure at its West Haven VA Medical Center. The drives must be Bluetooth enabled, programmable, and meet industrial standards. The project includes replacing drives in various areas of the medical center, including the 9th floor, animal research, and oncology.
What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services. The contract will be for 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP). The service provider will be responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, disposal, and all incidentals to complete the work.
How will they pick the winner? The service provider will be evaluated on past performance, technical capability, and financial capability to perform the work. The VA will also conduct a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough and review the service provider's credentials and qualifications.
When and how do you bid? Bids are due on June 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The service provider must submit a written proposal, including a detailed scope of work, technical specifications, and a price quote. The proposal must also include proof of ability to service the drives and meet the VA's requirements.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on June 9, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at the VA Medical Center West Haven. Meet at Building 15 and obtain a temporary day badge and complete a sign-in sheet.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit on June 9, 2026.