36C26126Q0638.docx

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21

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Contracting Officer Lacy Morgan Lacy.Morgan@va.gov

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Sources Sought Synopsis The purpose of this Sources Sought Synopsis is to assist in our decision-making process for a service procurement. This is not a solicitation, nor a request for quotes or proposals. Responses to this sources sought synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions.

The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award of a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is conducting market research to identify potential vendors that can provide the general requirements below.

General Requirements The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, has a requirement for a Sober Living Environment (SLE) for Veterans with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in Lodi, California for VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS).

The Department of Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) located in Northern California requires SLE SUD Services in Lodi, California for Veterans. Contractor shall primarily focus on providing a sober living environment with SUD and supportive services for Veterans. Contractor should have a facility located Lodi, California. Please review the draft performance work statement for full description of requirements.

Place of Performance: VA Northern California Healthcare System: Lodi, California Period of Performance: The intended period of performance will be for 5 years, which may approximately begin around September 1, 2026.

Response Method: Please complete attached Sources Sought Notice Responsible vendors are encouraged to submit a response to this sources sought synopsis.

Any inquiries are to be made in writing to the point of contact, Lacy Morgan, Contract Specialist.

Responses shall be sent to the below email by the specified due date and time.

· Email: lacy.morgan@va.gov

· Response Due Date: May 12, 2026 12:00pm PST

· Email Subject Line: SAM – SLE SUD Services – VA Northern California Healthcare System

In response to this sources sought synopsis, please complete the information below.

1. Company Information Company Name

Company Address

Point of Contact Name

Phone Number

Email Address

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

☐ Small Business ☐ Emerging Small Business ☐ Small Disadvantaged Business ☐ Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act ☐ HubZone ☐ Woman Owned ☐ Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small in Vetbiz.gov ☐ Certified Veteran Owned Small Business in Vetbiz.gov ☐ Large Business ☐ Other:____________

1. Describe experience in providing Sober Living Environment (SLE) services as part of the overall continuum of care for Veterans with substance use disorders (SUD) and indicate the facility location.

1. Has the facility been in Lodi California for at least one year?

1. Location/Transportation: Is the residential facility close to public transportation or would arrangements be made to help the Veteran access public transportation?

1. Does your facility have staff and patients currently?

1. What is the desired or typical length of stay?

1. Do you provide 3 meals a day?

1. Do you provide case management services that include helping residents get income, identification paperwork, housing applications, assistance getting them access to their accounts, and discharge planning?

1. Do you have 1 year experience serving and helping Veterans with substance abuse problems?

1. What is your criteria for admission?

1. Do you have experience serving Veterans and coordinating with the VA?

1. Are your staff on-site 24 hours a day?

1. Do you have the capacity to admit 24 Veterans under a VA contract?

a. How many beds are available?

1. Is the facility wheelchair accessible?

1. Do you support individuals with co-occurring disorders?

1. To meet the requirement, does the company plan on subcontracting?

14. If yes, please indicate what actions the subcontractor will perform.

PLEASE ASSIST IN THE MARKET RESEARCH FOR THIS REQUIREMTN FOR VA SLE SUD SERVICES BY PROVIDING MARKET RESEARCH PRICING

1. Identify the estimate pricing for SLE SUD Services. This is not a request for quote. This is a request for pricing information for market research purposes only.

Line item description: Daily Room & Board / VANCHCS Transitional Housing and Supportive Services (in accordance with the Performance Work Statement)

· Estimate of 24 beds needed for Veterans.

Ordering Period 1 09/01/26-08/31/27

Ordering Period 2 09/01/27-08/31/28

Ordering Period 3 09/01/28-08/31/29

Ordering Period 4 09/01/29-08/31/30

Ordering Period 5 09/01/30-08/31/31

1. Additional comments regarding performance work statement, industry practices, etc.

Before responding, please carefully read and consider the following:

1. As this is a service acquisition, the Small Business Administration and the Federal Acquisition Regulation have a Limitations on Subcontracting requirement. For all small businesses, to include SDVOSB and VOSB, “At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.” See FAR 52.219-14 available in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52

1. The Service Contract Act will apply.

1. Invoices will only be accepted on a monthly basis. Weekly invoices will not be accepted.

1. Please see the attached DRAFT performance work statement for further details.

See attached document: PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT - PWS - DRAFT.

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