Q402--Alaska Region Open & Continuous Solicitation - 12 months RFP: 36C26025R0011 |

THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

Solicitation Number: 36C26025R0011

The proposed solicitation will be issued on an unrestricted basis all businesses are invited to participate.

The NAICS code is 623110, Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) with a $34M size

standard.

The solicitation will be issued as an open and continuous basis and will be available to vendors from the

date of issuance of the solicitation and continuing for one year. During that period all interested parties

are invited to submit a proposal for consideration. It is anticipated that the solicitation will be issued

on/about November 4, 2024.

This acquisition is to provide Community Nursing Home (CNH) services in the Alaska geographical area

which includes the Kenai Peninsula and Southeast Alaska.

The Contractor shall furnish all supplies and services, at the per diem rates for the Levels of Care

specified. Certain community services provided to Veterans in the state of Alaska are subject to specific

fee schedules (Medicaid + %). These account for the unique cost of providing care in that geographic

area.

Nursing home facilities in the CNH program shall ensure that care meets the health needs and

promotes the maximum well-being of VA patients. Nursing home care will be furnished to ensure the

total medical, nursing, and psychosocial needs of VA beneficiaries. All nursing home facilities in VA s

CNH program must have current Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) certification

(Medicare and/or Medicaid) and a state nursing home license.

The Federal government recognizes Native entities within the State of Alaska, as sovereign nations, and

due to this type of government-to-government relationships, Alaska Native Tribes, and Corporations, are

exempt from some of the Alaska State Licensing laws including requiring an Alaska State Nursing Home

License to operate a SNF/LTC.

VA often has a particular need for specialty care services in the CNH program. The VA requires CNHs to

have bed capacity to ensure their ability to take referrals when requested. The CNH also must be able to

accept VA referrals in a timely fashion (ideally within 24 hours of request). Provider visits will be

available at the rate of one (1) visit per month. Laboratory, x-ray, and other special services will be

available to VA patients as needed. In addition, the care provided will include room, meals, nursing care,

and other services or supplies commensurate with the VA-authorized level of care, without extra charge.

Duly authorized representatives of VA will provide quality oversight visits to veterans placed to assure

continuity of care and to assist in the veterans transition back into the community, when applicable.

It is anticipated that up to 10 single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts will be

awarded from this solicitation. The ceiling of each IDIQ will be based on the estimated value

for a maximum ceiling of up to $4.0 M each.

The period of performance for each IDIQ will be based on the award date and will continue for 5 years.

Any questions regarding this acquisition can be directed to Contracting Officer Jeremiah Middleton,

Jeremiah.middleton@va.gov and Contracting Officer Wendy Duval at wendy.duval@va.gov.