Health Care for Homeless Veterans / Contracted Emergency Residential Services (HCHV/CERS) Boise, ID

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 is seeking contractors to provide transitional housing services for homeless veterans through the Health Care for Homeless Veterans / Contracted Emergency Residential Services (HCHV/CERS) program in Boise, Idaho. The contract requires the provision of comprehensive residential services including 10 beds with room and board, two nutritionally balanced meals daily, snacks, personal hygiene items, laundry facilities, and supportive services in an alcohol/drug-free environment. Contractors must maintain 24/7 administrative staff, provide structured activities, health and personal hygiene assistance, medication storage, social services, and comply with VA safety and infection control policies. Performance monitoring standards include maintaining 100% bed availability, achieving less than 5% unplanned discharges, immediate injury reporting, and 100% complaint resolution. This pre-solicitation notice was posted on October 10, 2025, with responses due by October 13, 2025, providing interested contractors with a brief three-day window to prepare their submissions.

This opportunity is structured as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year performance period and carries no set-aside designation, making it available to all qualified contractors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. The contract specifically targets veterans requiring interim housing while receiving intensive outpatient services and waiting to access permanent housing resources, serving a vulnerable population that requires care and services beyond basic room and board. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, comply with HIPAA regulations, and undergo quarterly inspections by VA personnel to ensure quality care and facility standards. The statement of work emphasizes the specialized nature of this population, noting that the veterans served will typically require enhanced support services while addressing issues related to their homelessness. The contract falls under NAICS code 624229 for Other Community Housing Services and PSC code G004 for Social-Social Rehabilitation, reflecting its focus on providing transitional housing with integrated support services for homeless veterans in the Boise area.