Federal contracts in Connecticut for small trade businesses

What: Demolish existing chilled water plant (Building 16a) and build new multi-story plant with chillers, cooling towers, pumps, mechanical/electrical equipment. Relocate fuel tank farm. Replace and upgrade fire protection and domestic water mains from Campbell Avenue to Building 15. Install chilled water, steam, condensate, and domestic water utility loops to Buildings 1 and 19. Add redundant electrical feeders. Construct water storage tanks. Work includes civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, geotechnical, and architectural work. Must meet LEED Silver and DVA Physical Security requirements. Work on active medical center campus. Buyer: Department of the Army Where: West Haven, CT Deadline: November 20, 2026 Who can bid: Open to all contractors Key requirements: See notice Next step: Request bid documents and submit sealed bid by deadline

What: Snow and ice removal, grounds maintenance, and storm drain cleaning at West Haven VA Medical Center. Covers roadways, 1,507 parking spaces, 12,636 SF of sidewalks and entrances. Up to 50 inches of snow and 5,000 lbs of ice melt per contract year. Services required 24/7 year-round. Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs Where: VA Connecticut Healthcare System, 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516 Deadline: October 29, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time Who can bid: Open to small businesses only. Your business must be registered and active in SAM.gov and meet the small business size standard for NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services; $9.5 million threshold). SBA certification is not required. Key requirements: Field service representative within 200 miles, capable of 2-hour response time. Proper equipment and materials. Certification/training documentation on request. Not stated: bonding, insurance, wage determination, past performance. Check before bidding: Full statement of work details in attachments. Complete equipment and personnel requirements. Site visit procedures and scheduling. Next step: Register in SAM.gov if not already active. Prepare bid with pricing, qualifications, and 2-hour response capability. Submit by deadline.

What: Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) infrastructure construction upgrades at West Haven VA Medical Center. Scope includes fiber optic network installation, data drops, electrical outlets, power distribution upgrades, HVAC upgrades, physical security assessment and upgrades, hazardous material abatement, and new data center across 25 buildings plus site work. Project duration: approximately 730 calendar days. Estimated contract value: $20,000,000 to $50,000,000 (closer to higher end). Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Where: West Haven, Connecticut (950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516) Deadline: October 30, 2026. This is a Sources Sought notice—the deadline to respond with a capability statement, not to submit a bid. Who can bid: Any responsible business may respond and bid, including large businesses and small businesses. No set-aside is currently in place for this market research phase. Key requirements: Bonding capacity letter from your bonding company (must align with $20M–$50M project magnitude); past performance in similar construction work; company UEI and business size classification. Check before bidding: (1) Full scope of work and detailed specifications (in attachments not summarized here); (2) specific wage determination requirements and insurance requirements for this project. Next step: Prepare and submit a capability statement by October 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET. Include company information, business size, interest statement, bonding letter, and past performance examples. Attending the industry day on October 28, 2026 in West Haven (9:00 AM–12:00 PM ET) is optional but recommended; RSVP by October 23, 2026 to Jacquelyn.Wise@va.gov and William.Henkel@va.gov.