G004--NEW REQUIREMENT/HEALTHCARE FOR HOMELESS VETERANS- RESPITE/NEW BASE PLUS FOUR (VA-25-00004914)
ID: 36C24725Q0029Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Community Housing Services (624229)

PSC

SOCIAL- SOCIAL REHABILITATION (G004)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/88d11d3e8b6f449ca72f76fcdc064ddf/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for a contract to provide Medical Respite Residential Services for homeless veterans in Columbia, South Carolina. The contract, which spans five years from October 15, 2024, to October 14, 2029, aims to offer recuperative care, including room and board for up to five veterans daily, alongside essential medical services such as on-site nursing and medication management. This initiative is crucial for ensuring safe housing and continuity of care for vulnerable veterans transitioning from homelessness, with a total award amount of $19 million. Interested parties should contact Contracting Specialist William Prenzler via email at william.prenzler@va.gov for further details and must comply with all solicitation requirements, including the recent amendment regarding inspection prerequisites.

    Point(s) of Contact
    William PrenzlerContracting Specialist
    email only
    william.prenzler@va.gov
    Files
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    36C24725Q0029.docx
    36C24725Q0029 0001.pdf
    The document is an amendment to a solicitation for a contract administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the VISN 7 Network Contracting Office. The key purpose of this amendment, identified as 36C24725Q0029, is to revise Section IX a. i. of the Performance Work Statement. The original text required the contractor to pass a VA NFPA inspection within sixty days post-award, but this has been modified to stipulate that all VA inspections must be completed prior to the contract's award. The amendment emphasizes the importance of passing inspections as a prerequisite for contract approval. The document details procedures for acknowledging receipt of the amendment and reiterates that all other terms and conditions remain unchanged. The signing authority for this document is the contracting officer, Matthew K. Durden. This amendment illustrates the VA's procedural adjustments to ensure compliance with inspection standards before awarding contracts, central to government procurement practices.
    S02 -36C24725Q0029.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is requesting proposals for Medical Respite Residential Services in Columbia, South Carolina, specifically targeting homeless veterans in need of recuperative care. The contract will span five years, from October 15, 2024, to October 14, 2029, with a total award amount of $19 million. The contractor will provide room and board for up to five veterans daily, alongside medical services, including a registered nurse on-site, medication management, and crisis intervention support. Key requirements include ensuring a low-barrier therapeutic environment, offering three nutritious meals daily, and facilitating access to transportation and medical appointments. Critical incident reporting is mandatory for various emergencies, and comprehensive case records must be maintained for each veteran. Additionally, the contractor must comply with applicable laws and create a written policy for reasonable accommodations for disabilities. The VA reserves the right to inspect facilities, ensuring they meet safety and quality standards, and will handle all payment processing electronically. This solicitation emphasizes the importance of safe housing for vulnerable veterans transitioning from homelessness and underscores the importance of continuity in care through collaboration with VA healthcare services.
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