36C25526R0077 0001.docx

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

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RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 03-23-2026 None 36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth

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66048 36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth

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66048 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25526R0077 03-11-2026

X X X X The purpose of this amendment is to respond to potential offerors questions.

1. Request for Proposal (RFP) is not extended. SF1449 Block 8 remains 04/30/2026 at 5:00 pm CST.

2. See page 2 through 4 for questions and answers.

Michael Carson Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOC-2023-0085

Question: Would contractors LCSW have ability to conduct a brief screening prior to veterans’ admission?

Answer: On page 9 of the solicitation under 4. GUIDELINES FOR SERVICES:

c. The Contractor must provide a safe environment for all Veterans consistent with the CERS model of housing and services. The Contractor will offer safe and stable time-limited living environment along with supportive services necessary to complete a individualize treatment plan to obtain permanent housing. Veterans cannot be denied entry to CERS based solely upon length of current abstinence from alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substances, the number of previous treatment episodes, the time interval since the last program entry, the use of prescribed controlled substances, or legal history. The screening process must consider each of these special circumstances and determine whether the program can meet the individual Veteran's needs while maintaining the program's safety, security, and integrity.

· Acceptance of treatment cannot be a condition of admission or continued stay;

· Medication adherence or compliance cannot be a condition of admission or continued stay;

· Abstinence from alcohol or drugs cannot be a condition of admission or continued stay; Infractions of rules should be used as opportunities for engagement;

· Management of suspected or known drug or alcohol use or relapses by one or more Veterans and interventions based on the CERS model including Motivational Interviewing and Harm education Model that include practical strategies to reduce negative consequences of drug and alcohol use;

· On-site contraband, weapons, drug or alcohol related paraphernalia (i.e., found alcohol, drugs, drug “works”, etc.) and utilize interventions based on the Harm Reduction model;

· Safe prescription medication storage and handling, including specific provisions for prescribed controlled substances;

· Room inspections, including methods and frequency to be tracked in a log and available for review by VA staff upon request;

· Grievance process to address Veteran complaints with Contractor providing a response to the complaint to the VA within 3 business days;

· Client abandonment of belongings in the facility, including time frames and procedures for disposal;

· Process to elicit client satisfaction with the facility and onsite services, including information collection methods and frequency, and process for utilizing the information for continual performance improvement purposes; and

· Procedure for medical records request by Veteran with a re-release of information.

On page 12 of the solicitation under 6. ADDITIONAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS:

b. The CERS Contractor shall have the ability to accommodate immediate admissions 24 hours per day, seven (7) days per week. If unable to verify during off-tour hours, homeless people should be accepted conditionally. Within 48 business hours, VA clinical staff will meet with newly admitted individuals and assess eligibility and safety issues. If safety issues arise before assessment, decision to exit individuals based on safety concerns will be deferred to contract agency staff. VA staff have right of approval/disapproval for payment for non-approved admissions and non-verified Veterans.

Question: Are service-related expenses limited to providing boarding?

Answer: On page 10 of the solicitation under 5. BASIC SERVICES:

a.-i. ROOM AND BOARD: No, the PWS pages 10-11 a-i lists Basic services.

d. (1)-(15) CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES: pages 12-14lists additional services such as Case Management and therapeutic services required to be provided by the Contractor. All services listed in the PSW should be considered in the Contractor’s bid for per diem rate.

Question: Will Veteran's insurance cover the cost of food, transportation, and medical treatment.

Answer: 5. BASIC SERVICES,

a. ROOM AND BOARD On page 10-11 states that Contractor will provide food

g. TRANSPORTATION, pages 11-12 transportation which is part of the per diem rate. Veterans eligible to stay in CRS are VA healthcare eligible.

Question: If not, all such costs need to be absorbed by the contractor?

Answer: All costs for services listed in the PWS should be considered by the bidder when placing a per diem rate bid. If the site is 40-60 miles away from the VA healthcare center, the bidder will need to consider those costs in their bid.

Question: Instead of Evansville, is Jeffersonville, IN acceptable as a site or it has to be in Evansville?

Answer: On page 6 of the solicitation. No, the PWS states “Homeless Veterans Health Care (HCHV), Contracted Emergency Residential Services (CERS) model of residential care at a facility located within 60 miles of the above Medical Center.”

Question: Should contractors need a specific license for in -patient care?

Answer: No, this is not a contract for inpatient care, the contract is for homeless residential shelter with supportive services – the PWS says in B.3.1 “Contracted Emergency Residential Services (CERS) programs target and prioritize homeless Veterans transitioning from literal street homelessness, Veterans being discharged from institutions, and Veterans who recently became homeless and require safe and stable living arrangements while they seek permanent housing. CERS Programs, either directly or through linkage with community and other VA services, provide time-limited services such as supporting mental health stabilization, Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment services, enhancement of independent living skills, vocational training, and employment services. Emphasis is placed on referral and placement in permanent housing or longer-term residential programs utilizing VA and/or community resources.”

The Contractor will need to follow any local or state regulations for homeless residential services.

Question: What kind of medical help service is needed?

Answer: Medical services will be provided by the VA Healthcare system. The only requirement in PWS is for there to be staff members who are CPR certified on every shift in case of emergency.

Question: Can the contractor provide transport to the nearest outpatient center / hospital and insurance will pay the cost?

Answer: There is no insurance to cover transport of Veterans. Transportation to medical appointments should be considered in the Contractor’s bid.

Question: Any requirement of onsite medical treatment service?

Answer: No

Question: How many max beds per facility ?

Answer: On page 6 of the solicitation it states Up to 20 specifically set aside for Veterans on this contract, although the facility can have other beds outside of this contract’s requirements.

Question: What will be the timeframe for facility development once the contract is signed off?

Answer: On page 7 of the PWS states “

3. Implementation Timeline: The contract facility and associated onsite services are expected to pass inspection and become fully operational within 30 days of the date of contract award. See Attachment D.5, HCHV CERS Complete Inspection Packet. Failure to meet the 30-day milestone may result in the contract being terminated. “

Amendment to answer questions submitted reference solicitation 36C25526R0077