G099--Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Medical Respite Contract Emergency Residential Services (CERS) in Oahu, Hawaii for VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 21, through its Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of providing Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Medical Respite Contract Emergency Residential Services (CERS) in Oahu, Hawaii for the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System. The contractor shall deliver emergency housing, medical respite care, meals, case management, and behavioral health services to homeless veterans in community-based residential facilities containing 2 to 10 beds. Key requirements include 24/7 on-site staffing, three daily meals, ADA-compliant separate accommodations for males and females, transportation to medical appointments, case management with a 1:15 case-to-manager ratio, and permanent housing placement within 90 days or less. Contractors must maintain a minimum 80% quarterly occupancy rate, ensure all staff maintain current CPR/AED certification, conduct monthly fire drills, and comply with all HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality regulations. The response deadline for this sources sought notice is April 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, and interested vendors should submit responses addressing company information, relevant experience, facility specifications, daily rate pricing estimates, and staffing structure.

This is a sources sought notice rather than a formal solicitation and does not represent a commitment by the government to issue a contract or award. No set-aside designation has been applied to this requirement. The intended period of performance is five years, with an anticipated start date of approximately August 2, 2026. Specific award values and budget ranges have not been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice; however, compensation will be provided on a per diem basis for each eligible veteran actively residing at the facility, with specific billing rules for scheduled absences, unscheduled absences, and inpatient hospitalizations. The Service Contract Act applies, and contractors must ensure that at least 50 percent of personnel costs are expended for their own employees, limiting subcontracting under small business provisions. No incumbent contractor or current vendor information has been identified in the available documentation.