G004--Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Services Akron, OH
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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) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified firms capable of providing Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Services in Akron, OH. This effort aims to support Veterans struggling with addictions, substance use, and co-occurring mental health disorders through community-based temporary residential housing. While specifically assessing Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), the VA encourages all interested sources to respond. Responses are due June 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Purpose
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. The VA seeks to determine industry capability to provide IOP services and to inform its acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-asides.
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish all personnel and facilities to provide IOP services, which include a community-based temporary residential housing program. This program supports Veterans with addictions, substance use/abuse, or co-occurring disorders. Services must include private accommodations and allow for 6 to 12-week residences. The requirement is for 1,460 bed days of service annually (equivalent to 4 beds x 365 days). The contractor's facility must be located in Akron, OH (Summit County).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Performance Period: September 15, 2026, through September 14, 2031.
- NAICS Code: 623220, Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities, with a $19.0 Million size standard.
- Product Service Code (PSC): G004, Social Rehabilitation Services.
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
- Published: June 11, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must be registered in SAM. Responses should be emailed to Karen.Williams4@va.gov and include:
- Business name, address, website, SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and point of contact (name, phone, email).
- Socioeconomic business status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, Women-Owned, 8(a)).
- A capability statement summarizing previous experience (within the last three years) providing similar residential housing program services for the Veterans Health Administration or other healthcare entities. Include company name, address, POC, phone, email, and value for each project.
- A statement indicating intent to submit a quote if a solicitation is issued.
Set-Aside
This market research is specifically assessing the capabilities of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), but all potentially interested sources are encouraged to respond. The results will inform the VA's acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-asides.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for planning purposes only. The VA assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred in preparing responses.