Community Nursing Home Services

Added: Aug 10, 2017 2:37 pm Solicitation Number: VA246-17-R-1687

Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Synopsis: VA Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for VISN 06 Nursing Home Services



The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO 06), Hampton, VA on behalf of Salem VA Medical Center, Salem, Virginia, solicits proposals to provide community nursing home services in Patrick and Grayson counties of Virginia until 08/24/2017. This solicitation announcement publicizes the Department of Veterans Affairs intent, to award Community Nursing Home Care services at the contractor s facilities, under an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with an economic price adjustment clause in the specific area of the VISN 06 geographical foot print.



The VA issues this solicitation for the required services and will accept proposals for this solicitation number until 08/24/2017 at 12:00 pm. The solicitation will be available for download from http://www.fbo.gov. Interested contractors will be responsible for downloading copies of the solicitation (and any subsequent amendments) from that website, and no hard copies are available. The solicitation will provide instructions to contractors about the proposal submission process. Prospective Offerors are encouraged to register their interest in the solicitation on the FBO website, so that they are notified of the issuance of the solicitation and any amendments. Proposals will be evaluated for award on a periodic basis.



In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database under the applicable NAICS Code. Firms may obtain SAM information at https://www.sam.gov. To be eligible for award, contractors must be registered in SAM. Registration is free and potential offerors are encouraged to visit the SAM website and register as soon as possible.



NAICS Code is 623110 (Nursing Care Facilities) with a small business size standard of $27.5M. The classification code is Q402. This requirement will be solicited on a competitive basis. There is an anticipation of multiple awards from this solicitation, which will be made commensurate with the needs of Salem VA Medical Center. All responsible sources may submit proposals. The VA will consider for evaluation only proposals from sources found to be responsive and responsible. The VA will only consider proposals from contractors who are skilled nursing home facilities and licensed by the State of Virginia and who are Medicaid qualified.



Patient placements in contract nursing home facilities are based on availability of facilities in a geographical location and the desires of the veterans and their respective families. Because it is impossible to determine actual usage of any particular contract facility, the VA uses Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract vehicle with no guaranteed minimums. WD15-4319 (Rev.-3) first posted on 08/01/2017, applies to this solicitation.



Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to the Contract Specialist using the e-mail link provided. No hard copies of the solicitation will be provided. Telephone requests for information or questions will NOT be accepted. Please email questions to Donald Blackwell at Donald.Blackwell@va.gov and ensure that the subject line includes Solicitation No. VA246-17-R-1687 and reference your Facility Name.

Final date for questions to this combined synopsis/solicitation notice will be at 12pm on 08/22/2017, with answers provided no later than 12 pm on 08/21/2017.



Contracting Office Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office (NCO6)

Bldg. 27 Averill Drive,

Hampton, VA 23667