G004--Independent Living Assessments

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a contractor to provide Independent Living (IL) Assessments for the Louisville Veterans Affairs Regional Office (VARO) through solicitation 36C10D25Q0066. The contract will support Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Chapter 31 Services, specifically targeting independent living evaluations for eligible Veterans. Assessments will be conducted by a locally licensed Occupational Therapist or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, with each assessment requiring an initial appointment within 10 calendar days of referral and a final report submitted within 30 calendar days. The solicitation anticipates approximately 15 assessments per contract period, with contractors expected to perform comprehensive in-home evaluations of a Veteran's ability to care for themselves. Proposals are due by March 18, 2025, and the contract will utilize the NAICS code 624310 for Vocational Rehabilitation Services. The evaluation will likely focus on the contractor's qualifications, ability to meet service timelines, and expertise in conducting thorough independent living assessments.

The contract is open to small businesses and structured with a base year from March 25, 2025, to March 24, 2026, with four potential one-year option periods extending through March 24, 2030. No specific set-aside has been designated, though the size standard is set at $15 Million for qualifying small businesses. Assessments will be performed locally in the Louisville, Kentucky area, with an estimated average assessment time of four hours per Veteran. While specific award values were not explicitly detailed in the documents, the contract represents an opportunity for a qualified rehabilitation services provider to support Veterans' independent living goals. The solicitation includes provisions for potential subcontracting, offering flexibility for smaller firms to participate in the procurement process. The contract will be managed through the VA's Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Directorate, with Contracting Officer Marty Bost overseeing the procurement process.