The Network Contracting Office 17 (NCO 17) is issuing this Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest and resources to support a requirement for Health Care for Homeless Veterans with Medical Respite Care. Facility must be able to house and care for up to 6 veterans (male and female) per day. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract shall be performed at the contractor facility within 20 miles of the VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) 4500 S. Lancaster, Dallas, Texas 75216. The VA North Texas Veterans Health Care System (VANTHCS) is seeking interested vendors for a potential contract for the Medical Respite Bed Program for the VA Health Care for Homeless Veterans Programs (HCHV). The VANTHCS Comprehensive Homeless Center Programs (CHCP) manages the HCHV program, which provides support services to Veterans experiencing homelessness and helps them access a wide range of medical, mental health, and rehabilitation services.  This notice is specifically looking for interested parties for quality Medical Respite Care and Housing Services for the most vulnerable and at-risk homeless Veterans to provide a safe, healthy, and secure setting to promote their rehabilitation goals and discharge to permanent or transitional housing. Services will be provided to VHA healthcare eligible Veterans who are experiencing homelessness and may be discharging from the VA Medical Center, another medical facility, or preparing for planned medical procedures requiring stabilization prior to and after hospitalization. The contractor will be required to provide a low-barrier therapeutic and rehabilitative milieu and attendant services to address medical rehabilitation, while targeting the underlying factors contributing to homelessness. The contractor will not be required to provide detoxification or other acute level treatment.  Pending the results of this sources sought, the intent is to award a non-personnel services contract to provide care, treatment, and rehabilitative services, including case management services and Level One Medical Respite Services for the Health Care for Homeless Veterans Programs (HCHV). The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform Health Care for Homeless Veterans as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall have site control of the residential care facility through ownership or valid lease. VA will conduct an inspection that Contractor sites must pass prior to contract award and annually 60 days prior to an option period being exercised. VA reserves the right to inspect any facility and associated services at any time under the terms of this contract. Contractor shall ensure its facilities are licensed as required for the particular setting and meet all applicable local, state, and Federal requirements concerning licensing and health codes. Information sought: Response to this announcement shall not exceed 5 pages and should include the following information: (1) A tailored capability statement indicating the firm s ability to provide the services required in the Performance Work Statement. The firm must include all certifications, qualifications, and training certificates to perform the work outlined in the Performance Work Statement. (2) Each capability statement submittal shall also include the following business information: a. Organization Name b. Organization Address c. Organization UEI Number d. Point of Contact (including name, title, addresses, telephone number, fax number and Email address) e. Business size under NAICS 624221 f. Socio-economic status (IF SDVOSB or VOSB - provide SDVOSB or VOSB CVE verification) All responses should be emailed to: Noel Rick Ramirez, Contracting Officer, noel.ramirez2@va.gov Carolyn Reneau, Contract Specialist, carolyn.reneau@va.gov Contract Type: This intended contract represents a Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (FP-IDIQ) contract, under the procedures of VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Part 873 Simplified Procedures for Health-Care Resources. The Offeror shall provide a fixed price, per diem, per veteran rate (including all labor, and incidental costs) for the base and all option periods. Cost not incorporated into the Contactor s price will not be reimbursed by the Government. The term of the contact is a base year plus four (4) one-year option periods. Solicitation documents are anticipated to be available on July 09, 2025, or shortly thereafter and will be posted via the Contract Opportunities website. Prospective Offerors should not expect notification of issuance of amendments other than via the Contract Opportunities website and are responsible for obtaining all amendments as posted. Prior to submission of a quote, Offerors are expected to read the solicitation documentation in its entirety to fully understand the scope of work and terms and conditions of the requirement(s). Offerors are encouraged and are responsible for routinely checking https://sam.gov/ for any solicitation amendment(s) that may be issued throughout the proposal period. The solicitation will provide full information to contractors about the proposal submission process. Prospective offerors are encouraged to register their interest in the solicitation on the contract opportunities website, so they are notified of the issuance of the solicitation and any amendments. In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, prospective Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database under the applicable NAICS Code. Firms may obtain SAM information at https://www.sam.gov. To be eligible for award, Contractors must be registered in SAM. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 624221, Temporary Shelters, size standard of $13.5 million applies to this acquisition. The classification code is G004 Social Rehabilitation. Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to the Contract Specialist using the e-mail link provided. No hard copies of the solicitation will be provided. Telephone requests for information or questions will NOT be accepted. Please email questions to Carolyn Reneau at Carolyn.reneau@va.gov and ensure that the subject line includes Solicitation Number 36C25725Q0614. This is for market research purposes. Incumbent None End of Document
