R418--Legal Representation for Filing and Disposition of Guardianship Cases for VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS)
ID: 36C26125Q0182Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)MATHER, CA, 95655, USA

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: LEGAL (R418)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/99d00c6cb17744d0befa5f34d46ddad3/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking legal representation services for the filing and disposition of guardianship cases for the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS). The selected contractor will provide essential legal services to assist veterans who are unable to represent themselves due to health conditions, particularly in situations where no family members are available to act on their behalf. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to safeguarding the rights and care of vulnerable veterans through appropriate legal channels. The contract is expected to have a total award amount of $15.5 million, with a base period starting February 1, 2025, and proposals due by January 17, 2025. Interested parties can contact Contract Specialist Destiny K Quenga at Destiny.Quenga@va.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Destiny K QuengaContract Specialist
    Destiny.Quenga@va.gov
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    36C26125Q0182_1.docx
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for legal representation in guardianship cases at the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System. The contract will provide legal services to assist veterans deemed incapable of representation due to health conditions, specifically in cases where no family members are available. The contract spans a base period starting February 1, 2025, for one year with four optional yearly extensions. Key responsibilities include filing guardianship petitions, representing the VA in court hearings, and ensuring compliance with confidentiality and legal standards. The RFP specifies that the contractor must be licensed in Hawaii and have experience with guardianship petitions. The document highlights the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality and adherence to federal regulations, including the Privacy Act. The expected total award amount is $15.5 million, with proposals due by January 17, 2025. This initiative emphasizes the VA's commitment to protecting the rights and care of vulnerable veterans through appropriate legal channels.
    36C26125Q0182.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 21 is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for legal representation to assist with filing and managing guardianship cases for the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS). The solicitation number is 36C26125Q0182, with responses due by January 3, 2025. Contractors are invited to provide information on their capabilities, socioeconomic status, and relevant experience. The anticipated contract period runs from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, with potential options for four additional years. Interested entities must respond by email to the designated contract specialist, Destiny Quenga. The notice emphasizes that it is a request for information only, with no binding commitment from the government. Furthermore, registered SDVOSB and VOSB firms must verify their status on the Veteran Small Business Certification website. This announcement serves to facilitate the VA's procurement strategy decisions based on contractor responses.
    Draft SOW - VAPIHCS Guardianship.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a Contractor to provide legal representation for guardianship cases involving Veterans under the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS). The objective is to assist Veterans lacking the capacity to make decisions for themselves and without any willing or able family members to act on their behalf. The contract spans five years, beginning February 1, 2025. The Contractor will file petitions with the Hawaii Family Court, represent VAPIHCS in related hearings, ensure compliance with legal requirements, and manage medical record confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA. The contractor must be licensed in Hawaii and have prior experience with such cases. Task orders will be issued for particular cases, and performance evaluations will be documented in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). This initiative supports the VA's commitment to providing Veterans with appropriate care in the least restrictive environment and addresses their legal representation needs during guardianship processes.
    Price Schedule Estimate.docx
    The document outlines a Price Schedule Estimate for legal representation services specifically focused on filing and adjudicating guardianship cases. The contract covers a base year from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, with four additional option years extending through January 31, 2030. Each period consists of 12 months. The main objective is to solicit proposals that can provide these legal services, with an emphasis on handling the complexities associated with guardianship cases. It highlights the long-term nature of this legal representation requirement, ensuring stability and continuity of service over five years. Pricing details remain to be determined. The document illustrates typical government procurement practices for securing essential legal services through RFP processes, demonstrating a structured approach to contract management and service delivery.
    WD 2015-5689 Revision 23 Dated 07-22-2024.pdf
    The document is a Wage Determination under the Service Contract Act, detailing compensation requirements for contractors in specific federal contracts. It outlines applicable minimum wage rates for various contract scenarios based on Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, mandating hourly rates of at least $17.20 or $12.90, depending on the contract's award date. The file provides a comprehensive list of occupations, including administrative, automotive, food service, health occupations, and others, along with their corresponding wage rates. Specific notes highlight additional benefits such as health and welfare contributions, vacation entitlements, and sick leave requirements, particularly under Executive Order 13706, which came into effect for contracts awarded after January 1, 2017. The document outlines processes for classifying unlisted job titles and ensuring compliance with wage determinations, reinforcing that contractors must provide the requisite compensation from the commencement of their employment on federal contracts. This wage determination serves to ensure fair labor standards and worker protections in service contracts funded by federal government contracts, reflecting broader workforce policy objectives.
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