G099--Request for Quotation VCAP/Kid's Care Core/Alignment

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is seeking to procure hourly drop-in childcare services for the VA Kids Care program at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. The solicitation (36C25625Q1381) requires contractors to provide childcare services for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, with extended coverage up to 18 years for children with special needs, aligned with outpatient clinic operating hours. Key requirements include maintaining a minimum of three staff members consisting of one Childcare Clerk and two Childcare Attendants, ensuring all staff maintain CPR certification, and adhering to specified child-to-staff ratios throughout service delivery. The procurement follows a combined synopsis/solicitation format under FAR subpart 12.6 and Part 13.5 for commercial items, with quotes due by September 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time. Contract Specialist Alan Scanio is managing the solicitation process, and quotes must be submitted electronically to alan.scanio@va.gov.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 624410 (Child Care Services) with a size standard of $9.5 million. The contract structure includes a 5-year ordering period spanning from September 2025 through September 2030, with a guaranteed minimum award value of $2,500. Staff compensation must comply with Department of Labor wage determination guidelines, ensuring appropriate wage standards for childcare positions. Services will be performed exclusively at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center located at 510 E Stoner Ave, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101. The solicitation operates under simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items, streamlining the procurement process while maintaining compliance with federal contracting regulations. Questions and answers have been made available as of September 5, 2025, providing additional clarification for potential offerors.