HUD/VASH Services for the Portland VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 20 is soliciting proposals for HUD-VASH (Housing and Urban Development Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) services to provide comprehensive housing placement and case management support for homeless Veterans in the Portland Oregon VA Medical Center catchment area. The contractor will deliver outreach, housing placement, case management, and supportive services to HUD-VASH eligible Veterans and their families, with particular focus on those with co-morbid conditions including serious mental illnesses, substance abuse disorders, and other serious medical conditions. Key requirements include maintaining licensed mental health professionals on the case management team, adhering to a 35:1 Veteran-to-case manager ratio, following Housing First principles, conducting regular home visits, and documenting encounters in electronic health records. The solicitation was posted on August 21, 2025, with proposals due by September 8, 2025. The evaluation will assess contractor performance through detailed quality assurance surveillance plans covering staffing, documentation, case management visits, housing placement, and discharge procedures.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designation and is open to all qualified contractors. The contract structure is a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) award with a total value of $19 million and a period of performance from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2030. Individual orders will be issued by the NCO20 Contracting Office as needed on behalf of the Portland VA Medical Center, with monthly invoicing and electronic funds transfer payment methods. Services will be performed in the Greater Portland Metro area, specifically Multnomah County, Oregon. The contractor must provide services to Veterans using HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers paired with ongoing case management support, with staff required to have appropriate licensure, health screenings, background checks, and specialized training in trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing.