This is a SOURCES SOUGHT for the Columbia SC VA Healthcare System. Information collected during this Sources Sought may be used in a set aside. If a solicitation is issued, the Government will do so in accordance with Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-04. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 624229 (Temporary Shelters). The U.S. Small Business Administration Table of Small Business Size Standards for NAICS 624229 is $19 Million. Any contractor that believes they are capable and desires to claim preference for small business status must be registered with the SBA at http://web.sba.gov/pro-net/ and meet the requirements of FAR 19.102. Any contractor that believes they are capable and desires to claim preference for veteran owned small business status must be registered with the VIP at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ as an SDVOSB or VOSB. A local area set-aside may be contemplated based on responses received. Contractors that deem themselves capable of meeting the requirement shall provide the below information to, Contract Specialist at William Prenzler at William.prenzler@va.gov no-later-than Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 1:00PM, EST, referencing 36C24725Q0029. Responses shall include: (1) Business Name and Address (2) GSA/FSS/NAC Contract Number, if applicable (3) Point of Contact Name, Phone Number and E-mail Address (4) DUNs, SAM UEI and NAICS code (5) Business Size SMALL or LARGE (6) Type of Business: service-disabled veteran owned, veteran owned small business, 8a, HUBZone, woman-owned, etc. Contractor must be registered with https://www.sam.gov To be considered SDVOSB/VOSB, must be registered in VetBiz: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ Place of Performance is: Columbia, SC VA Health Care System (CVAHCS) within 50-Miles from the epicenter of: 6439 Garners Ferry Rd Columbia, SC 29209 Description of Requirement The Department of Affairs Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina has a requirement for a contractor to provide services as part of its community-based Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) program. The HCHV program s Contract for Respite Residential Services target and prioritize Veterans experiencing homelessness, that are transitioning from literal street homelessness, being discharged from institutions and are in need of medical respite, and those who recently became homeless and require safe and stable living arrangements with medical assistance while they seek permanent housing. Through the HCHV program, VA provides supportive services to Veterans and facilitates their access to a broad range of medical, mental health, and rehabilitative services. The purpose of this solicitation is to obtain offers from contracting agencies in surrounding areas within 50 miles of the Columbia VA s Medical Center that can provide temporary housing and supportive services in a community-based setting to Veterans with special needs who are experiencing homelessness. This notice is specifically soliciting for quality Medical Recuperative (Respite) Care and housing services for the most vulnerable and at-risk homeless Veterans and provide a safe, healthy, and secure setting to promote their rehabilitation goals and discharge to permanent housing. Services will be provided to VHA healthcare-eligible Veterans who may be discharging from the VA Medical Center or preparing for planned medical procedures, requiring stabilization prior to and after hospitalization. The contractor will be required to provide a low-barrier therapeutic and rehabilitative milieu and attendant services to address medical rehabilitation, while targeting the underlying factors contributing to homelessness. The contractor will not be required to provide detoxification or other acute level treatment. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The contractor will provide sufficient facilities to accommodate five (5) Veterans with residential placement which will involve: Room and Board shall be provided to the Veterans admitted to the program 7 days a week and 24 hours per day. At least 3 nutritious meals, 7 days a week will be provided for the Veteran. Registered Nurse on-site for no less than ten (10) hours per week. Additional hours may be necessary, commensurate with the needs of each Veteran. Twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, medication management. Twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week residential staffing on-site. Additional miscellaneous staffing structure for meeting this level of care, (i.e., nutrition, security, facilities, etc.) must be submitted with offers. The contracted Recuperative Care Program will offer services to male, female, transgender and non-binary Veterans who require recuperative medical care stabilization due to sickness, injury preparation for and/or recovery from inpatient hospital care. It is understood that Veterans to be served under this contract will require care and services above the level of room and board.
