Q519--Market Research for Residential Treatment Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 21, Network Contracting Office 21 is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of providing residential treatment services to the San Francisco VA Health Care System, with responses due by September 14, 2026. This is a sources-sought notice only; the Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government is specifically targeting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and other Small Businesses, though responses are not restricted to these categories.

Contractor shall provide residential room and board, three nutritious meals per day, laundry facilities, therapeutic services (individualized rehabilitative and recovery services, group activities, case management, living skills, and discharge planning), medication management, and transportation support. Services are delivered in San Francisco, California. Residential care is limited to a maximum of 60 days per veteran, with extensions possible upon VA approval. The contractor must employ sufficient staff with 24/7 availability, supervised by a licensed mental health provider at the master's level or above. All veterans require mental health evaluation and TB screening documentation before admission. Contractor must comply with Joint Commission standards, fire safety standards including NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR Part II and 38 USC 4132), and the VA Patient's Bill of Rights.

The intended period of performance is five years, beginning approximately December 1, 2026. The Service Contract Act will apply. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement, facility location information, standard practices documentation, estimated pricing for 2,233 daily units per year across the five-year performance period, subcontracting details, and SAM.gov registration. Responses should be sent to Emily.Trinh@va.gov.