62--Q402- Atlanta VAMC Community Nursing Home Services
ID: 36C24725Q0806Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, USA

NAICS

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (623110)

PSC

LIGHTING FIXTURES, LAMPS (62)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for Community Nursing Home (CNH) services in the Atlanta VAMC catchment area, which includes multiple counties in Georgia. The procurement aims to provide comprehensive nursing home care, including medical, nursing, and psychosocial services, to eligible veterans, ensuring that facilities meet the health needs and well-being of VA patients. This opportunity is significant as it supports the VA's commitment to delivering quality care to veterans, with contracts anticipated to range from $750,000 to $3,000,000 over a five-year period. Interested vendors can submit proposals starting June 18, 2024, and should direct inquiries to Contract Specialist William Prenzler or Contracting Officer Laurinda Millage for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Laurinda MillageContracting Officer
    (706) 733-0188 Ext. 7571
    laurinda.millage@va.gov
    Files
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 7 (NCO7), intends to issue a solicitation for Community Nursing Home (CNH) Services for the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center. This presolicitation notice, number 36C24725Q0806, outlines an unrestricted opportunity for all businesses to provide CNH services within the Atlanta VAMC catchment area, covering numerous counties in Georgia. The services include comprehensive medical, nursing, and psychosocial care, requiring facilities to have current CMS certification and a state nursing home license. The solicitation, anticipated around September 19, 2025, will be open and continuous for one year. Single-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts are expected, with values ranging from $750,000 to $3,000,000 and a five-year period of performance. The NAICS code is 623110, with a $34M size standard. Interested parties can direct questions to Contracting Officer Laurinda Millage at laurinda.millage@va.gov.
    This presolicitation notice has been amended to update the Product Service Code to Q402 (Nursing Home, Long-Term & Adult Day Care Services) and correct the response date to September 11, 2026. The place of performance will be eligible Community Nursing Homes in the Atlanta, Georgia Catchment Area, and the solicitation will remain open for 12 months, closing on September 30, 2026. Proposals submitted after this date will not be accepted.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDC) for Community Nursing Home (CNH) services for eligible Veterans in the Atlanta VAMC's geographical area. This Request for Quotes (RFQ) seeks qualified CNH facilities to provide nursing home care, including medical, nursing, and psychosocial services, for a five-year ordering period. Contractors must be CMS-certified and state-licensed, maintaining specific star ratings on Medicare.gov/NursingHomeCompare. Payment will be the lesser of billed charges or the VA Fee Schedule, following a Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) with VA-specific exceptions. Providers must submit electronic claims within 180 days and adhere to strict reporting requirements for critical events and patient care deficiencies. The VA reserves the right to suspend placements or terminate contracts for non-compliance, emphasizing quality care and timely reporting. All payments will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
    The text lists a series of counties primarily located in the state of Georgia. These counties include DADE, FANNIN, and WHITFIELD, among others, covering a diverse geographical area. The mention of these specific counties may pertain to a report or initiative affecting them collectively.
    This document outlines a 'Past Performance Reference Questionnaire' for federal government acquisitions, designed to evaluate contractor performance across various criteria. The questionnaire includes sections for contractor and rater information, detailed rating definitions (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory), and an index of sections. Key evaluation areas cover quality of products/services, cost control, timeliness, ability to meet special needs, subcontractor management, small business subcontracting, warranty/maintenance, and overall satisfaction. Each rating requires supporting narrative. The document provides clear instructions for completing and returning the questionnaire, including contact information for inquiries and a submission deadline. The purpose is to gather comprehensive feedback on a contractor's past performance to inform future government procurement decisions.
    This government wage determination (No. 2015-4471, Revision No. 33, dated 07/08/2025) outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in specific Georgia counties (Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dawson, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Haralson, Henry, Morgan, Newton, Paulding, Pickens, Rockdale, Spalding, Walton). It details hourly wages for numerous occupations across various fields, including administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, health, and technical roles. The document specifies that contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022, must pay a minimum of $17.75 per hour (EO 14026), while contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, pay at least $13.30 per hour (EO 13658). These rates are subject to annual adjustments. Additionally, it outlines paid sick leave requirements (EO 13706), health and welfare benefits ($5.55/hour or $5.09/hour for EO 13706 covered contracts), vacation (2-3 weeks), and eleven paid holidays. Special provisions for computer employees, air traffic controllers, weather observers, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances are also included. The document provides a conformance process (SF-1444) for unlisted occupations, ensuring fair compensation and compliance with the Service Contract Act.
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