G-004 Homeless Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) for Saginaw, MI

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 9, through the Aleda E Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan, is seeking a contractor to provide Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) services through a community-based residential program for up to ten homeless male veterans. The contractor must operate a facility that offers comprehensive services including shelter, case management, therapeutic services, rehabilitation support, nutritional meals, laundry facilities, mental health and substance abuse services, and maintain a "low-demand environment" where veteran participation in services is voluntary. The performance work statement requires contractors to meet specific standards for safety, cleanliness, accessibility, and privacy while tracking veteran outcomes for six months post-discharge. Evaluation will be based on past performance across multiple criteria including timely service completion, personnel qualifications, quality control, regulatory compliance, and problem-solving abilities, with contractors required to submit past performance questionnaires by August 15, 2025. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2025, with quotes due by August 10, 2025.

This procurement is predominantly set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 624221 (Temporary Shelters) with a size standard of $13.5 million, though no specific set-aside designation is noted in the opportunity description. The contract structure includes one base year with four potential twelve-month option years, spanning from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030, with a total maximum capacity of 70,000 service days and a guaranteed minimum of 30 days in the initial performance year. Performance will take place in Saginaw County, Michigan, with the contractor required to comply with prevailing wage determinations ranging from $12.36 to $58.97 per hour across 99 job classifications, plus mandatory benefits including health and welfare contributions and paid vacation and holidays. The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan establishes six key performance areas with specific metrics, including 95% accuracy requirements for documentation, 55% positive veteran exit rates, and 100% compliance with safety guidelines, subject to quarterly performance assessments and potential unannounced inspections.