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This is a Market Research Questionnaire for the Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Contracted Emergency Residential Services (CERS) Emergency Housing program in San Joaquin County, California. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 is conducting a sources sought announcement to identify potential contractors capable of providing residential services to homeless veterans. Responses are due by October 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PST and should be submitted to michael.alston@va.gov.

The questionnaire requests detailed information from prospective contractors regarding facility operations, staffing, services, and capacity. Key inquiry areas include: facility location and tenure in San Joaquin County; state licensing and mental health services capabilities; proximity to public transportation; staff and resident demographics; meal provision; case management services; behavioral health management protocols; admission criteria; referral acceptance procedures; VA coordination experience; 24-hour on-site staffing; capacity to serve 5-15 veterans (beginning with 10 beds); wheelchair accessibility; operational continuity through February 1, 2027; business entity type; Sam.gov registration and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) status; and proposed nightly rate starting February 1, 2027. The contract is estimated to run from February 1, 2027, through January 31, 2032. Contractors must be registered in Sam.gov with an active UEI prior to award, as this is a mandatory requirement for contract execution.

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Market Research Questions Homeless Residential Program in San Joaquin County Agency Name: _____________________________ Date: _______________________ Contact Person: ____________________________ Phone: ______________________ Email: ____________________________________

A. Location: Has the facility been in San Joaquin County at least one year? What date was the agency created? What is the address of Facility that Veterans will live in?

B. Does your facility have a license such as a CA D.S.S. state license for Social Rehabilitation Facility? Please detail how many hours your agency provides Mental Health care and by what level of professional, ASW, MFT or other? How many hours per week is that professional on site? How many hours per week is group vs individual? What about medication management or consultation?

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

D. Does your facility have staff and residents (men and women) currently?

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

F. Do you provide three meals a day?

G. 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?

H. How does your agency manage behavioral issues for people that have drug and alcohol use?

I. What is your criteria for admission? Are there any age restrictions? Does your agency accept people with a sex offense criminal record?

J. Do you sometimes accept same-day referrals or weekend referrals?

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

L. Does your agency have staff on-site 24 hours a day?

M. Do you have the capacity to admit 5-15 Veterans (starting with 10) under a VA contract? How many beds are available?

N. Is the facility wheelchair accessible?

O. Do you have any plans for remodeling or pausing operations after February 1st of 2027?

P. Are you a non-profit, for-profit small business, veteran owned small business, county government dept, or other?

Q. Are you registered in Sam.gov. Is your registration active? What is your Unique Entity Identifier number or “UEI” number? If not, might you have one at a later date? An award can not be made without registration in Sam.gov.

R. What is your best guess as to how much would you charge per night to have Veterans stay in your program starting February 1st of 2027?

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