Indefinite Delivery Contract 36C25926D0026

Novas Nests LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, was awarded a single Indefinite Delivery Contract by the Veterans Integrated Service Network 19 (a civilian component of the Department of Veterans Affairs) on April 1, 2026, to broker and manage off-site hotel lodging accommodations for veterans receiving medical care at the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center. The contract carries a ceiling value of $3,912,526.80 and extends through March 31, 2031, structured as a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity agreement covering five ordering periods. The initial task order, issued as a Delivery Order with Firm Fixed Price pricing, has a ceiling value of $730,360.80 and encompasses the same scope and period of performance. The contractor is responsible for securing and maintaining a minimum of 35 hotel rooms daily (including five Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant units) at 3-star rated facilities located within 10 miles of the medical center, with an estimated demand of approximately 5,000 lodging units annually for eligible veterans and 265 units for patient medical companions per ordering period.

In addition to room procurement, Novas Nests LLC must provide shuttle services connecting the lodging facilities to both the VA Medical Center and the airport, ensure compliance with all applicable safety and health regulations, and serve as the single point of contact for all lodging-related issues. All pricing must be all-inclusive of Statement of Work requirements, with invoices submitted within the first 10 days of the following month. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business awardee, the contractor is subject to subcontracting limitations requiring that no more than 50 percent of the contract amount be paid to non-certified firms. The place of performance is Salt Lake City, Utah, with the primary medical center location at 500 South Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84113. This contract replaces the incumbent contractor, BLUEWATER MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC, and represents the government's effort to provide essential lodging support for veterans traveling long distances to access specialized medical services.