Q402--CNH Heritage Healthcare of Hammond

This Sources Sought Notice is to serve as notice of the intent of the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) to sole-source community nursing home services to Heritage Healthcare of Hammond as detailed in the Justification and Approval (J&A) which will be posted with award notice.

This is not a request for quotes or proposals. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) in Hammond, LA under Statutory Authority 41 USC 253(c)(5) and 38 U.S.C.1720 anticipates entering acquisition negotiations and award of an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for placement and services of eligible veterans into a Nursing Home Facility in Hammond, LA catchment area for five (5) years beginning on or about 01 March 2024. The NAICS code is 623110 and the size standard is $30 million. The nursing facility 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 that total medical, nursing, and psychosocial needs of VA Beneficiaries. Physician visits, laboratory, x-ray, and other special services for VA patients will be at the same frequency as that provided to other patients at the nursing home receiving the same or comparable level of care. In addition, the care provided shall include room, meals, nursing care, and other services or supplies commensurate with the VA authorized level of care, without extra charge. The per diem rates will include the cost of medical care, oral medications, laboratory, x-ray, and other special services authorized by the VA, unless otherwise specifically accepted. Facility must have and maintain the Louisiana Department of Health Nursing Facility License.

All interested parties shall respond to this notice no later than 18 January 2024, 12:00 PM Central Time. The POC is Aminisha S. Daniel, Contract Specialist (NCO16). Please provide a copy of your nursing home capabilities, license, accreditation, star rating of 3 or above, and liability insurance. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at aminisha.daniel@va.gov. Please note 36C25624Q0369 Sources Sought Notice in the subject line of the email. Facilities shall be currently registered in System Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be considered and must be registered prior to award.