G004 Homeless Care for Homeless Veterans, Akron Ohio

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 9, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide Homeless Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) services in Akron, Ohio through the Louis Stokes Cleveland Medical Center. The contractor will operate a Safe Haven model residential facility offering transitional housing and supportive services for homeless veterans, with key requirements including 24/7 staffing, comprehensive case management, therapeutic services, and permanent housing placement assistance. The facility must serve up to 12 beds with a mix of male and female accommodations within three miles of the VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Summit County. Performance will be evaluated based on achievement of therapeutic service delivery standards (95% acceptable quality level), housing placement targets (55% placement to permanent housing), compliance with Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan standards, and adherence to the Safe Haven model principles. The Sources Sought Notice deadline for capability statements is April 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, with submissions directed to Contracting Officer Angela Higgins at angela.freel@va.gov.

This pre-solicitation notice contains no set-aside designations, meaning all eligible contractors may compete. The anticipated NAICS code is 624221 (Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities), classified under the Social Rehabilitation product service code G004. The notice does not specify a budget range or award value in the available documents. The contractor will operate a transitional facility accommodating veterans for stays of up to six months (180 days) and must maintain a minimum 75% occupancy rate (with 85% preferred). Critical staffing requirements include a minimum of two on-site staff members at all times and at least one full-time case manager per 12 veterans. The solicitation specifically notes that this is a Sources Sought Notice intended to identify potential contractors and does not constitute a formal request for quotation or commitment to award.