Q402--Seeking New CNH AR (Jackson)
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is conducting market research to identify a Community Nursing Home (CNH) facility in Sebastian County, Arkansas to provide comprehensive medical and nursing care services for VA beneficiaries. The facility must meet strict requirements, including maintaining an Arkansas Department of Health Nursing Facility License and achieving a minimum 3-star rating or demonstrating active improvement efforts. Interested providers must submit their capabilities, licensing documentation, accreditation details, liability insurance information, and current System for Award Management (SAM) registration by January 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time. The VA seeks a nursing home that can deliver total medical, nursing, and psychosocial care, including physician visits, laboratory services, x-ray, and other specialized services at the same frequency provided to non-VA patients. Evaluation criteria will focus on facility capabilities, licensing, star ratings, and overall ability to meet VA patient care standards.
The contract opportunity is not designated for any specific small business set-aside, and the NAICS code 623110 has a size standard of $34 million. Per diem rates will comprehensively cover medical care, oral medications, laboratory services, x-ray, and other authorized special services, with potential for additional specific service considerations. The procurement is being managed by Jennifer Adams, Contract Specialist, located in Jackson, Mississippi, with the specific contract reference number 36C25625Q0389. While no specific award value is mentioned, the contract will involve providing nursing home care for VA patients, including room, meals, nursing care, and associated support services. Facilities must be registered in SAM.gov prior to potential award, and the VA is seeking one primary CNH facility to meet the needs of veterans in the Sebastian County area.
36C25625Q0389 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16
1/22/25, 2:04 PM Q402--Seeking New CNH AR (Jackson)
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is seeking a Community Nursing Home (CNH) contract for nursing home services in the Jackson area of Arkansas. The solicitation (36C25625Q0389) is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract targeting comprehensive medical care for eligible Veterans. Key contract requirements include providing nursing home care that meets VA and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) standards, maintaining a minimum three-star overall rating, and offering comprehensive services such as room, board, nursing care, routine medications, laboratory, x-ray, and rehabilitation services. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on providers' ability to meet detailed performance indicators outlined in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), including licensure documentation, reporting capabilities, and medical record management. The response deadline is set for March 19, 2025 at 3 PM CDT, with an anticipated contract award date of March 11, 2025.
The solicitation appears to encourage participation from service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small businesses, though no specific set-aside is mandated. The anticipated contract value is approximately $34 million, covering a performance period from April 1, 2025 to September 30, 2027. Per diem rates will be determined by Resource Utilization Group (RUG) classifications, with seven distinct care levels ranging from reduced physical functioning to specialized care such as ventilator-dependent and HIV/AIDS services. Providers must submit comprehensive documentation including state nursing home licenses, insurance certificates, Medicaid rate letters, and state survey/inspection reports. The place of performance is in the Fayetteville, Arkansas area, with the contract utilizing Medicaid rates plus an additional percentage to cover supplies and services. Wage determinations indicate hourly rates for various labor classifications, ensuring fair compensation for workers involved in the nursing home services.
36C25625Q0389 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16
3/11/25, 5:21 PM