G004--FY26: Emergency Residential Services (CERS) San Juan and Virgin Islands
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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), VISN 08, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources for Emergency Residential Services (CERS). This effort aims to provide housing and support services for homeless veterans in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The VA is seeking responses from certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), small businesses, and other than small businesses. Responses are due March 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide emergency residential housing and all necessary support services to homeless veterans, adhering to the Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) and Contracted Emergency Residential Services (CERS) model requirements. Services and documentation of care must meet or exceed VA and Joint Commission (or equivalent) quality management and safety standards. Contractors will be responsible for developing and maintaining Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance Programs and ensuring compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local conflict of interest laws, as well as HIPAA and information security regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Place of Performance: Off-site at the vendor's location in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
- Anticipated Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2031 (base year), with four (4) one-year option periods.
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published Date: March 6, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
This is a request for information only and not a request for quotes. Interested firms, including SDVOSB, VOSB, small businesses, and other than small businesses, must be registered in SAM.gov. SDVOSB or VOSB firms must be certified and verified on the Veteran Small Business Certification website (sba.gov). Capability statements should be submitted electronically to Peter Bedard (peter.bedard@va.gov) and must include:
- Point of contact with phone number and email
- Company name and address
- SAM.gov Unique Entity Identification (UEI) code
- Socio-economic status (e.g., large, SDVOSB, VOSB, small, Woman Owned)
- Documentation demonstrating capability to perform the required services.
Additional Notes
- Product Service Code (PSC): G004 – Social Rehabilitation
- NAICS Code: 624221 – Temporary Shelters
- Business Size Standard: $13.5M
- This notice is for market research and planning purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation. The VA will not pay for information received.