This Sources Sought Notice (SRC) is being issued as part of market research on behalf of Alexandria VA Medical Center, Pineville, LA for Community Nursing Home (CNH) services under Statutory Authority 41 USC 253(c)(5) and 38 U.S.C.1720. The facility is seeking one (1) CNH facility in Louisiana and in the Avoyelles Parish County. This is not a request for quotes or proposals. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. The NAICS code is 623110 and the size standard is $34 million. The nursing facility shall ensure that care meets the health needs and promotes the maximum well-being of VA patients. Nursing Home care will be furnished to ensure that total medical, nursing, and psychosocial needs of VA Beneficiaries. Physician visits, laboratory, x-ray, and other special services for VA patients will be at the same frequency as that provided to other patients at the nursing home receiving the same or comparable level of care. In addition, the care provided shall include room, meals, nursing care, and other services or supplies commensurate with the VA authorized level of care, without extra charge. The per diem rates will include the cost of medical care, oral medications, laboratory, x-ray, and other special services authorized by the VA, unless otherwise specifically accepted. Facility must have and maintain a Louisiana Department of Health Nursing Facility License. All interested parties shall respond to this notice no later than 7 February 2025, 3PM Central Time. The POC is Jennifer Adams, Contract Specialist (NCO16), 1500 East Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson, MS 39216. Please provide a copy of your nursing home capabilities, license, accreditation, star rating of 3 or above (if actively improving, provide that info as a waiver can be requested), liability insurance, and note your socioeconomic status (Small business, Service disabled, or other than small etc.) only with a copy of current SAM registration. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at Jennifer.adams7@va.gov. Please note 36C25625Q0459 Sources Sought Notice for CNH 502 in the subject line of the email. Facilities shall be currently registered in System Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be considered and must be registered prior to award.
