G004--Emergency Housing for Veterans in Central Massachusetts Northampton VA Medical Center
ID: 36C24126Q0138Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221)

PSC

SOCIAL- SOCIAL REHABILITATION (G004)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1689817b6a5944e59a51d8c2bab263c3/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified vendors capable of providing emergency housing and supportive services for homeless veterans in Worcester County, Massachusetts, specifically from the Northampton VA Medical Center. The procurement aims to secure contracted residential services that include secure housing, meals, laundry, transportation, and case management, with a focus on helping veterans achieve stable housing and improve their overall health. Interested parties must submit their capability responses by December 31, 2025, at 8 AM EST, via email to Glorimar Estevez Cortorreal at glorimar.estevezcortorreal@va.gov, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and VISTA to be eligible for future solicitations. The NAICS code for this opportunity is 624221 (Temporary Shelters), with a size standard of $13.5 million.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Glorimar Estevez CortorrealContract Specialist
    (413) 584-4040 EXT 6718
    glorimar.estevezcortorreal@va.gov
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    36C24126Q0138.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1) has issued a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes. The VA aims to identify qualified vendors capable of providing emergency housing for homeless veterans in Worcester County, Central Massachusetts, specifically from the Northampton VA Medical Center. This notice is not a request for quotes, and no contract will be awarded from it. The VA is seeking information on potential sources, their size classification (NAICS 624221, Temporary Shelters, with a $13.5 million size standard), and their capability to meet the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement. Interested parties must submit a capability response by December 31, 2025, at 8 AM EST, via email to glorimar.estevezcortorreal@va.gov. Submissions should include a completed Sources Sought Worksheet and may not exceed eight pages. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and VISTA to be considered for any future solicitations. The information gathered will inform the contracting officer's review of the market base, acquisition planning, and procurement strategy, which may include setting aside the requirement for SDVOSB, VOSB, small businesses, or pursuing full and open competition.
    Performance Work Statement.pdf
    The VA Central Western Massachusetts Health Care System is seeking proposals for Contracted Residential Services (CRS) to provide emergency housing and supportive services for homeless veterans in Worcester County. The program aims to help veterans achieve stable housing and improve their overall health by offering residential environments with comprehensive support. Contractors must provide secure housing, meals, laundry, transportation, and case management focusing on benefit acquisition, independent living skills, and housing search assistance. Key administrative responsibilities include maintaining occupancy rates, achieving a 55% permanent housing exit rate, and a negative exit rate of 20% or less. Contractors must adhere to strict documentation, incident reporting, and veteran rights protocols, including a 90-day maximum stay with possible extensions. Facilities must meet state and local safety, health, and accessibility standards, and will undergo regular VA inspections.
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