G004--emergency contract services_health care homeless veteran ST. Louis (VA-25-00001620)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is soliciting Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Services for the St. Louis VA Medical Center John Cochran Division. The solicitation seeks multiple contractors to provide emergency residential services for up to 25 chronically homeless veterans within 25 miles of the VA facility. Contractors must offer 24/7 admission capability, case management services, daily structured activities, safe housing, meals, laundry facilities, internet access, and transportation services. Qualified contractors must have at least 18 months of direct homeless services experience and staff a full-time supervisor, case manager, and behavioral health technician. The contract will be evaluated using past performance references, which will assess quality of service, price control, timeliness, business relationships, and key personnel performance across multiple criteria. Proposals are due by February 3, 2025, at 17:00 CST, with the contract period spanning one base year and four one-year option periods starting November 26, 2025.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific small business category and is open to all qualified contractors. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a guaranteed minimum of $500 and a maximum potential value of $6 million. The NAICS code is 624221 (Temporary Shelters) with a size standard of $13.5 million. Contractors will provide residential services typically ranging from 30-90 days per veteran, with comprehensive support including case management, therapeutic services, and individualized service plans. The place of performance is St. Louis, Missouri 63106, with strict quality assurance surveillance including periodic safety inspections, patient safety protocols, and critical incident reporting requirements. Successful contractors must also comply with immigration regulations, VA information system security protocols, and submit detailed quarterly and incident reports to maintain contract compliance.