Self Care Lodging

Added: Nov 27, 2013 3:18 pm This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is VA260-14-Q-0021 and is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-69. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 721110 with a small business size standard of $30.00M.This requirement is a [Small Business] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit quotes. The Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center (PVAMC) provides temporary, overnight lodging in accordance with VHA Directive 2003-009 Temporary Lodging and Hotel Programs to eligible Veterans who receive outpatient medical care at a PVAMC greater metro facility and who travel long distances the day before or the day of a scheduled appointment. Temporary, overnight lodging is primarily provided in contracted community hotels or motels in the Portland metro area. PVAMC is a regional and national referral center for specialty care and has utilized contracted community hotels or motels to support outpatient specialty care appointments and procedures since at least 2007. PVAMC currently provides approximately 750 nights of lodging for Veterans per month for associated specialty care appointments and procedures. This requirement is necessary to continue to provide this support for Veterans traveling long distances for outpatient appointments.