AMENDMENT Q402--FY25 12/1 (HOLD) IDIQ Brookfield of Cascadia 648 - OREGON
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
This is an Amendment (0001) to the Q402--FY25 12/1 (HOLD) IDIQ Brookfield of Cascadia 648 solicitation for Nursing Home, Long Term & Adult Day Care Services in Oregon, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. This amendment clarifies the pricing determination and rate basis for the contract. The overall response date for the solicitation remains April 30, 2026.
Scope of Change
This amendment introduces two key changes:
- Pricing Determination (Section E.13, addendum to FAR 52.212-2, Factor 3): Prices will be determined by Geriatrics & Extended Care (GEC) and VA Central Office (VACO). GEC/VACO will annually publish Medicare Benchmark rates.
- Rate Basis (PWS paragraph 4, Rate Basis, paragraph 1): The VA will use Medicaid rates as a guide for determining contract rates. These Medicaid rates will include upward adjustments for case mix and the all-inclusive nature of VA's contract rates. The determined rate will cover the cost of medical care, routine medications, laboratory, x-ray, therapy(ies), and other special services authorized by VA, unless specifically exempted.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Amendment to an IDIQ Solicitation
- Product/Service Code: Q402 (Nursing Home, Long Term & Adult Day Care Services)
- Place of Performance: Portland, OR, United States
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Original Response Due: April 30, 2026
- Amendment Published: May 30, 2025
Submission Impact
This amendment does not modify proposal deadlines or submission requirements. However, bidders must carefully review the updated information regarding rate basis and pricing determination as it will impact their proposals.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Brian Stephen, Contract Specialist, Brian.stephen@va.gov, 253-888-4938
- Secondary Contact: Jeremiah Middleton, Jeremiah.Middleton2@va.gov