The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 5 (NCO 5), is preparing to solicit proposals for community nursing home services under Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs) in the NCO 5 area, which includes parts of West Virginia, Ohio, and Maryland. Contractors will be required to provide skilled nursing care at their facilities, and must be licensed by the respective states and qualified for Medicare/Medicaid. This procurement is crucial for ensuring that veterans receive appropriate care in community settings, with the solicitation expected to be issued around December 1, 2024, and proposals accepted until September 1, 2025. Interested contractors should ensure they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and may direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Jabbar Pringle at Jabbar.Pringle@va.gov.