G004--FY26: Emergency Residential Services (CERS)| Low Demand Safe Haven Services San Juan and U.S Virgin Islands
Overview
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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
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHCS) intends to solicit a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Emergency Residential Services and/or Low Demand Safe Haven Services in San Juan and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This Unrestricted opportunity aims to support eligible beneficiaries under an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The RFQ is anticipated to be issued on or about May 01, 2026, with responses due on the same date.
Scope of Work
This procurement seeks contractors to provide essential services including:
- Provision of Emergency Residential Services.
- Provision of Low Demand Safe Haven Services. These services will support eligible beneficiaries of the VACHCS.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
- Authority: Title 38 USC 8153, Health Care Resources (HCR) sharing Authority, and FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
- Period of Performance: The anticipated base period is from June 12, 2026, through June 11, 2027.
- Solicitation Release: Anticipated on or about May 01, 2026.
- Response Due: May 01, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time, New York, USA.
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- NAICS Code: 624221 (Temporary Shelters) with a Small Business Size Standard of $34 million.
- Product Service Code: G004 (Social Rehabilitation Services).
- SAM Registration: Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) under the applicable NAICS code. Registration is mandatory for contract award.
- Submission Instructions: The solicitation will provide detailed instructions for RFQ submission. Interested contractors are responsible for downloading the solicitation, attachments, and any amendments from the SAM.gov website; no hard copies will be provided.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this announcement must be directed via email to the Contracting Officer, Peter Bedard, at peter.bedard@va.gov. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Ensure the subject line includes the solicitation number (e.g., RFQ no. 36C24826R0063).