R418--Legal Representation for Filing and Disposition of Guardianship Cases for VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 (VAPIHCS) is seeking legal representation for filing and disposing of guardianship cases for veterans who lack capacity to speak for themselves and have no family to act on their behalf. The solicitation requires a law firm licensed to practice in Hawaii, with specific capabilities including filing guardianship petitions with Family Court, submitting notifications to interested parties, representing VAPIHCS in court hearings, preparing VA staff for testimony, and providing comprehensive court record documentation. Evaluation of potential contractors will be based on technical capabilities, past performance, and pricing, with quotes due by January 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM PST. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number is 36C26125Q0182, and interested parties should direct any questions to Destiny Quenga or the contracting officer Pablo S. Cunanan. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 541110 for Offices of Lawyers.

The contract is not set aside for a specific small business category, though it is considered a total small business opportunity with a size standard of $15.5 million. The contract includes a base period from February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods that could extend the contract through January 31, 2030. Performance will be located in Hawaii, specifically serving the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System. While specific award values are not explicitly detailed, the contract will cover legal services for guardianship cases involving veterans without familial support. The accompanying wage determination document (WD 2015-5689 Revision 23) provides guidance on minimum wage rates and benefits, with wages ranging from $12.90 to $17.20 per hour depending on contract date, and additional benefits including health and welfare payments, paid vacation, and holiday considerations.