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

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VHA VISN 17) is seeking a contractor to provide temporary shelter and supportive services for homeless veterans in El Paso, Texas through a Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) program contract. The solicitation requires a contractor to offer emergency shelter placement for up to 20 homeless veterans, with comprehensive services including 24/7 staffing, three daily meals, laundry facilities, hygiene products, transportation, and secure medication storage. Key contract requirements include having fully operational facilities within 10 days of award, meeting city, county, state, and federal compliance standards, and maintaining wheelchair accessibility with separate accommodations for male and female veterans. The evaluation criteria will prioritize contractors in order of: Experience, Price, and Past Performance, with a strong emphasis on demonstrating prior capability in delivering transitional housing and supportive services. Quotes are due by April 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM CDT, with the solicitation originally posted on March 3, 2025.

The contract is not designated for any specific set-aside category and will be a fixed-price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with a base year from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 and four potential one-year option periods extending through September 30, 2030. The minimum guaranteed contract amount is $3,300, with a maximum potential value of $5,600,000, to be priced as a fixed per diem rate per veteran. The place of performance is located at 5001 North Piedreas Street in El Paso, Texas, with the contractor required to provide space for VA staff to conduct treatment sessions and coordinate closely with VA social workers. Contractors must also comply with specific requirements including Immigration and Nationality Act regulations, VA system access rules, and detailed wage determinations that set minimum compensation rates for various occupational categories. The contract includes strict quality assurance provisions, with performance monitoring across eight key areas and compliance expectations of 95-100% across different service dimensions.