Specifications include, but are not limited to: The VDC Program provides certain Veterans Health Administration (VHA) beneficiaries with benefits that provide the Veteran the opportunity to self-direct long-term supports and services, such as an aide to assist with activities of daily living that enable the Veteran to live independently at home (and avoid institutionalization). The current contract is expiring so this is a solicitation for a follow-on contractor. The incumbent contractor is eligible to submit a proposal under this solicitation. The incumbent contractor is Northeast Pennsylvania Center for Independent Living, Inc. The follow-on contractor should be prepared to begin transition activities as soon as November 5, 2018, and prepared to begin handling the payments for Attendant Services and Vendor Goods or Services that are delivered on or after December 16, 2018. VDC Program includes Attendant Services and Vendor Goods or Services. For Participants who are not able to direct their own Attendant Services, a representative is also eligible to act on the Participant’s behalf with regard to hiring, training, supervising, and firing the Participant’s Attendant Service Providers. An Attendant Service Provider cannot be a guardian or representative of the Participant.