G004--Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment programs (MH RRTPs), Jackson, MS

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) is seeking a contractor to provide Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs (MH RRTPs) near the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. The solicitation requires a contractor to offer comprehensive residential services for veterans, including secure housing, meals, transportation, medication administration, and 24/7 staffing. The facility must accommodate an average of 27 veterans daily, with specific provisions for separate male and female accommodations. Quotes are due by December 27, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST, with the base performance period running from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) will evaluate the contractor's performance across key areas including veteran safety reporting, incident resolution, and veteran satisfaction, using a five-tier rating system from Exceptional to Unsatisfactory.

The contract is an unrestricted solicitation under NAICS code 623220 with a size standard of $19 million, targeting residential mental health facilities. The facility must be located within 30 miles of the VA Medical Center and meet all applicable health, safety, and licensing standards, including Joint Commission or CARF certification. The contract includes a base year and four one-year option periods, extending potential service through March 31, 2030. The contractor will be required to follow Wage Determination 2015-5153 Rev. 25, which establishes minimum wage rates and benefits for service workers. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, the contract requires providing room, board, and comprehensive support services for veterans in a rehabilitative residential setting, with specific requirements for medication management, transportation, recreational activities, and emergency response capabilities.