G099 | HCHV Contracted Emergency Residential Services (CERS) Waianae HI - Oahu | VAPIHCS

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is conducting market research for Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Contracted Emergency Residential Services (CERS) in Waianae, Hawaii. The agency seeks a contractor to provide emergency residential services for up to 6 homeless veterans simultaneously, with a targeted 90-day maximum stay. Key contract objectives include developing individualized Housing Support Plans, assisting veterans in accessing permanent housing, and providing comprehensive case management. Performance metrics will evaluate the contractor's success, including maintaining 80% bed occupancy and achieving 55% positive discharges to permanent housing. Interested contractors must submit a detailed capability statement via email to Austin.Mitts@va.gov by 12:00 PM PST on April 14th, 2025, with the solicitation using NAICS code 624221 for Temporary Shelter.

The procurement does not have a specific small business set-aside, though Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) firms are encouraged to apply. The projected performance period spans from October 1st, 2025 to September 30th, 2026, with a small business size standard of $13.5 Million. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the contract will operate on a per diem basis for providing residential services. Contractors must have a current System for Award Management (SAM) registration and be prepared to provide comprehensive services including 24/7 on-site staffing, transportation, meals, laundry facilities, and structured group activities. The government emphasizes that this is a market research effort and not a committed solicitation, with the final procurement strategy to be determined at the government's discretion.