G099 | HCHV Contracted Emergency Residential Services (CERS) in Honolulu, HI- Oahu | VAPIHCS

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration is conducting market research to identify potential vendors for Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Contract Emergency Residential Services (CERS) in Honolulu, Hawaii. The solicitation seeks a contractor to provide a 6-bed residential facility for homeless veterans, with comprehensive case management and support services aimed at transitioning veterans to permanent housing. Interested vendors must respond to the Sources Sought Notice by email to Austin.Mitts@va.gov by 12:00 PM PST on April 14, 2025, addressing specific questions about their capabilities, socioeconomic status, and experience. The opportunity is open to vendors of all business sizes, with a specific focus on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Contractors will be evaluated on their ability to meet the performance work statement requirements, including maintaining 80% bed occupancy and ensuring 55% of veterans are discharged to permanent housing.

The contract is classified under NAICS code 624221 for Temporary Shelters, with a small business size standard of $13.5 Million. The performance period is projected to span five years, from September 2025 to August 2030, with an estimated total of 10,956 bed-days over the contract lifecycle. While no specific set-aside is designated, the VA strongly encourages participation from veteran-owned businesses. The contractor will be responsible for providing 24/7 staffing, meals, transportation, and structured group activities, with a focus on addressing veterans' medical, mental health, and substance abuse challenges. Successful vendors must demonstrate the capability to develop individualized Housing Support Plans and maintain professional staff with specific training requirements. The solicitation represents a critical opportunity to support homeless veterans in the Pacific Region, particularly in the Urban Honolulu area on Oahu, Hawaii.