G004--Combined Synopsis Solicitation Amendment 8 Low Barrier CERS/shelter beds 36C24126Q0292
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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 to Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 36C24126Q0292 for Low Barrier CERS/shelter beds for homeless Veterans in Augusta, Maine. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a contractor to provide up to 8 low-barrier emergency shelter beds. This amendment extends the response due date to March 16, 2026, at 13:00 EST and updates the Statement of Work.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide up to 8 low-barrier shelter beds for homeless Veterans, with stays up to 60 days. Services include room and board (3 meals daily, snacks, linens, secure storage, laundry), therapeutic and rehabilitative services (individual care plans, group activities, case management), and assistance with permanent housing, financial planning, and employment. The program utilizes a Housing First approach and requires coordination with VA staff. Special attention is needed for Veterans with justice involvement, sex offender status, and active substance use disorders, adhering to a harm reduction philosophy. A minimum 85% occupancy rate is required. The Statement of Work has been updated to reflect program office changes.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.
- Period of Performance: Base year (March 27, 2026 - March 26, 2027) with four one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition.
- NAICS Code: 624221 (Temporary Shelters), Small Business Size Standard: $13.5M.
- Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Togus, Augusta, ME 04330.
- Product Service Code: G004 (Social Rehabilitation Services).
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Due Date: March 16, 2026, at 13:00 EST.
- Submission Method: Via email to justin.duff@va.gov.
- Questions Deadline: March 11, 2026, 13:00 EST.
- Evaluation Factors: Price, Past Performance, and Technical Acceptability.
- Notes: Offerors must register in SAM and include a statement of acceptance of terms or list exceptions.
Amendment Details
This amendment extends the response due date from March 13, 2026, to March 16, 2026, at 13:00 EST. Additionally, the Statement of Work (SOW) has been updated to reflect program office changes enacted on the modification to the current expiring contract. Bidders are reminded of the new response deadline; all other submission requirements remain as previously stated unless otherwise modified by this amendment.