Residential Housing for Substance Use and Disorder Services (SUDS) program in the Little Rock, Arkansas catchment area

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is seeking a contractor to provide residential housing services for the Substance Use and Disorder Services (SUDS) program in the Little Rock, Arkansas catchment area. The procurement involves an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) fixed-price contract for a halfway house facility located within 16 miles of the Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center. Contractors must be capable of providing comprehensive residential treatment services for a minimum of 12 male, female, or transgender Veterans, including 24-hour staffing, substance abuse recovery support, and structured rehabilitation environments. The contract will be awarded on a best-value basis, with all potential offerors required to be registered in SAM.gov prior to submission. Proposals must be submitted electronically to albert.kelly@va.gov, with the anticipated contract period running from February 5, 2025, through February 4, 2030.

The contract uses NAICS code 623220 for Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities, with a $19 million size standard. The facility must offer critical services including transportation to and from VA facilities twice daily, supervised drug-free environments, structured group activities, laundry facilities, meals and snacks, and secure storage for patient valuables and medications. Separate sleeping areas for male and female residents are mandated, with specific requirements for maintaining a safe and supportive rehabilitation environment. While no specific set-aside designation is noted, the contract represents a significant opportunity for providers specializing in veteran substance abuse treatment and residential care. The total contract value and specific budget allocations will likely be detailed in the full solicitation, which is expected to be released soon after this pre-solicitation notice.