G004--AMA Residential Care/Housing HCHV 01 APR 2026 - 31 MAR 2031
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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
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contract Office 17, is soliciting quotations for Residential Care and Housing services for the Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) program in Amarillo, Texas. This is an Unrestricted combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for a Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The goal is to provide emergency residential placement and rapid stabilization for homeless Veterans. Quotes are due by March 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide emergency residential placement and supportive services for homeless Veterans, including those with co-morbid conditions (mental illnesses, substance abuse, medical issues). Key requirements include:
- Providing temporary shelter for up to 13 beds per day.
- Offering rapid stabilizing care and facilitating transition to appropriate housing within 60 days.
- Ensuring facilities meet State/Federal fire and safety codes, and ADA accessibility guidelines (5-7% of beds).
- Providing a safe, sober, and comfortable environment with appropriate security.
- Offering nutritious meals and snacks.
- Providing professional healthcare and case management personnel, including a full-time administrative staff, program director on call, clinical supervisor, and security staff.
- Maintaining individual clinical records and reporting incidents to the VA. Services are detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), and line items are in the Schedule of Services.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: 36C25726Q0188
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2031 (Base Year + 4 Option Years)
- Estimated Value: Minimum $3,300.00, Maximum $4,600,000.00
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 623220 (Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities), Size Standard: $19 Million
- Quotes Due: March 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET
Evaluation & Submission
This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Evaluation will be based on:
- Factor 1: Experience
- Factor 2: Price (fixed price, per diem, per veteran rate)
- Factor 3: Past Performance The Government may conduct a Pre-Award Visit (PAV). Quotes must be emailed to Christopher Herrera at Christopher.herrera5@va.gov. Telephone, mail, or fax responses will NOT be accepted.
Key Attachments & Compliance
Offerors must adhere to provisions 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and 852-273-73 (Evaluation – Health-care Resources). Important attachments include:
- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): Outlines performance evaluation metrics.
- Wage Determination (2015-5213): Specifies minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for Texas counties.
- Contractor Rules of Behavior: Mandatory rules for accessing VA information and systems.
- Contractor Certification - Immigration and Nationality Act: Certification of compliance with employment eligibility.
- Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI): Requires disclosure of potential conflicts.
- Experience Worksheet: Template for detailing relevant past performance, especially with homeless populations. Offerors must be registered and in good standing in SAM.gov.