The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 5, is preparing to issue a solicitation for the Housing and Urban Development Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program, aimed at assisting homeless veterans in securing and maintaining permanent housing through HUD Section 8 vouchers, along with case management and supportive services. The contractor will be responsible for outreach, housing placement, case management, and related services within the Washington DC VA Medical Center catchment area, which includes parts of Maryland and Virginia. This initiative is crucial for addressing the needs of veterans facing co-morbid conditions such as serious mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders. The solicitation is expected to be released on or about November 22, 2024, with bids due by December 22, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST. Interested parties must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and direct all inquiries to Contract Specialist Charles Willis at charles.willis@va.gov.