Health Care for Homeless Veterans / Contracted Emergency Residential Services (HCHV/CERS) Seattle, WA

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 is seeking a contractor to provide Contract Supportive Shelter Services for the Health Care for Homeless Veterans program in Seattle, Washington. The procurement requires a community shelter bed facility with six beds specifically designed to support homeless Veterans who are engaged in mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment through the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. The shelter facility must be located within a 10-mile radius of the Seattle Division of VAPSHCS with accessible public transportation connections, ensuring Veterans can reach the facility within a one-hour bus ride. Key requirements include providing comprehensive services such as lodging in a 24-hour supervised environment, daily intake availability, at least two nutritious meals per day, laundry facilities, hygiene products, and supportive social services. The contract specifications indicate that only Veterans enrolled in VAPSHCS Mental Health Service who are medically stable and not a danger to themselves or others will be eligible for admission. This pre-solicitation notice was posted on October 10, 2025, with a response deadline of October 13, 2025.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it available to all qualifying contractors. The contract operates on a per diem payment structure where the facility will only be compensated when beds are occupied, with an initial authorization period of up to two months for each Veteran. Veterans are permitted to remain in the program for up to 14 days during extended absences, though payment excludes absences longer than 24 hours. The facility must maintain six beds dedicated to this program and provide continuous availability for daily intake of eligible Veterans. The contract falls under NAICS code 624229 (Other Community Housing Services) and PSC category G004 (Social- Social Rehabilitation), indicating the specialized nature of these supportive housing services. The performance work statement emphasizes that these Veterans typically require care and services above the standard level of room and board, reflecting the comprehensive support model required for this vulnerable population.