G004--Temporary Shelter and Supportive HCHV Services – El Paso, TX

Presolicitation Notice

Through the Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program (HCHV), the VA provides case management services to Veterans and facilitates their access to a broad range of medical, mental health and rehabilitative services. HCHV's goal is to engage homeless Veterans in treatment and place them in a safe and secure environment that supports their rehabilitation goals.

The purpose of this requirement is to engage a community provider (contractor) who will provide transitional housing for an estimated up to 20 Veterans along with services consistent to meet HCHV program objectives. The goal of this contract is to remove homeless Veterans from the street or habitation unfit for Veterans and place them in community-based, emergency housing services to provide clinical case management with supportive services, life skills training, sobriety maintenance and mental health recovery education, vocational and housing counseling services to aid the veterans in reaching goals of attaining permanent housing successfully while in the program and maintaining stability.

Through this contract, the contractor supports Veterans served by HCHV by expediting daily placement of these Veterans into safe, emergency housing with supportive services. This housing must meet the criteria established both by HCHV clinical staff and VA fire and safety officials.

Place of Performance: At Contractor s Facility within the City of El Paso, Texas.

Contract Type: This contract represents a Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (FP-IDIQ) contract, under the procedures of VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Part 873 Simplified Procedures for Health-Care Resources. The Offeror shall provide a fixed price, per diem, per veteran rate (including all labor, incidental costs, and insurance premium payments for applicable insurance coverage) for the base and all option periods. Cost not incorporated into the Contractor s price will not be reimbursed by the Government.

The term of the contract is a base year plus four (4) one-year option periods. Solicitation documents are anticipated to be available on March 3, 2025, or shortly thereafter and will be posted via the Contract Opportunities website. Prospective Offerors should not expect notification of issuance of amendments other than via the Contract Opportunities website and are responsible for obtaining all amendments as posted. Prior to submission of a quote, Offerors are expected to read the solicitation documentation in its entirety to fully understand the scope of work and terms and conditions of the requirement(s).

The solicitation will be available for download from SAM.gov | Contract Opportunities. Interested Contractors will be responsible for downloading copies of the solicitation (and any subsequent amendments) from that website, and no hard copies are available. The solicitation will provide instructions to Contractors about the quote submission process. Prospective Offerors are encouraged to register their interest in the solicitation on the Contract Opportunities website so that they are notified of the issuance of the solicitation and any amendments.

Offerors are encouraged and are responsible for routinely checking this website for any solicitation amendments that may be issued throughout the proposal period. The solicitation will provide full information to contractors about the proposal submission process. Prospective offerors are encouraged to register their interest in the solicitation on the contract opportunities website, so they are notified of the issuance of the solicitation and any amendments.Â

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, prospective Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database under the applicable NAICS Code. Firms may obtain SAM information at https://www.sam.gov. To be eligible for award, Contractors must be registered in SAM.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 624221, size standard of $13.5 million applies to this acquisition. The classification code is G004 (Social Rehabilitation).

Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to the Contract Specialist using the e-mail link provided. No hard copies of the solicitation will be provided. Telephone requests for information or questions will NOT be accepted. Please email questions to Carolyn Reneau at carolyn.reneau@va.gov and ensure that the subject line includes Solicitation Number 36C25725Q0281.

Incumbent Opportunity Center for the Homeless

Period of Performance:

Base Year October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

Option Year One October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027

Option Year Two October 1, 2027 -September 30, 2028

Option Year Three October 1, 2028 - September 30, 2029

Option Year Four October 1, 2029 - September 30, 2030

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