36C25626Q0814- Residential Housing For Veterans in the Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

The Performance Work Statement outlines requirements for residential housing for veterans in the Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program in Fayetteville, AR, and Springfield, MO. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, supplies, food, internet, computers, labor, and transportation for a 5-year IDC award. Key provisions include providing 14 primary and 6 transitional beds in Fayetteville, and 10 primary and 6 transitional beds in Springfield. Facilities must be within a 100-mile radius of the respective VHSO or CBOC campuses, accommodate veterans aged 18-75 (predominantly male), and meet specific housing, dietary, laundry, and ADA compliance standards. Contractor staff must be certified (CMT, Level I Medication Aide, Licensed Administrator), receive training, and maintain a drug/alcohol-free lifestyle. The PWS details transportation, 24/7 on-site staffing, safety checks, emergency protocols, and reporting requirements for incidents and inspections. It also mandates a recovery-conducive environment, including self-help meetings, healthy activities, supervised medication administration, and random drug screening. Resident conduct, hygiene, and participation in weekend activities are also specified. The contractor is responsible for quarterly deep cleaning, pest control, and maintaining facility safety and livability. Payment is based on bed days utilized.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 16 is conducting a Sources Sought Notice for Residential Housing for Veterans in the Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program. This is a market research announcement, not a solicitation for proposals, to identify qualified sources. The VA is seeking information for facilities in or around Fayetteville, AR, and/or Springfield, MO. The relevant NAICS code is 623220 (Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities) and the Product Service Code is X1FZ (Lease/Rental of Other Residential Facilities). Interested contractors must submit their company details, socio-economic status, and capability statements to Contract Specialist Tiffany Lee-Franklin by May 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.