Notice of Intent Details.docx

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 08, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Affairs Health Care System (NF/SG VAHCS), Geriatrics and Extended Care Department located at 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608, requires a contract for Community Nursing Home Services and intends to accomplish a non-competitive award for the required services with Oak View Rehabilitation, 833 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Contractor shall provide CNH services to include but not limited to; provider visits, medical services, laboratory work x-ray, special services, room, meals, nursing care, and other services or supplies commensurate with the VA authorized level of care for VA authorized beneficiaries of the NF/SG VAHCS. The period of performance is anticipated to be from February 1, 2021 through April 9, 2021. A determination not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that the responding company can provide Community Nursing Home services, beginning February 1, 2021.

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (SAM), prospective contractors must be registered in SAM to be eligible for award. SAM registration is required under the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code. Contractors may obtain SAM information at https://www.sam.gov. Registration is free and potential offerors are encouraged to visit the SAM website as a contract cannot be awarded to any offeror not registered in SAM. The Veterans Health Administration Notice 2020-32 of October 1, 2020 provides interim policy, eligibility, and quality expectations for participating in the Community Nursing Home Program (CNHP), MISSION Act of 2018; specifically, paragraph 6. Quality Expectations for Community Nursing Homes states: to participation in VA’s CNHP, NHs are expected to have either 1) a three-star overall rating, or 2) a two-star overall rating with four star or greater quality measures score on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Nursing Home Compare website (https://www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare/search.html).

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 623110, Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). The Product Service Code (PSC) is Q402, Medical - Nursing Home Care Contracts. The Business Size Standard is $30 million dollars.

Responses concerning this announcement should be directed to the Contracting Officer, Shaundrica Close at Shaundrica.Close@va.gov, phone (407) 646-4061 and Raimundo Rivera at Raimundo.rivera@va.gov, phone (863) 450-2435. Telephone requests for information or questions will be accepted; however, all telephonic requests must be followed up by an email to Shaundrica.Close@va.gov and Raimundo.rivera@va.gov. Ensure the subject line for all requests for assistance include the solicitation number (i.e., RFQ no. 36C24821R0054). Responses must be received no later than 1:30 p.m., eastern standard time (EST), January 19, 2021.