G004--Transitional Housing - Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Shreveport, Louisiana
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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 a Sources Sought to identify potential sources for Transitional Housing and Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) in Shreveport, Louisiana. This market research aims to find contractors capable of providing residential safe housing, therapeutic treatment, and rehabilitative services for veterans with serious mental illness, including those experiencing homelessness, at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center. A Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for a 5-year ordering period is anticipated. Responses are due by July 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services include:
- Room and Board: Provision of a bed, furnishings, personal linens, and at least two nutritionally adequate meals daily (7 days a week), with nutritious snacks available. Meal options must accommodate diabetic and hypertension diets, and monthly menus require VA approval.
- Therapeutic and Rehabilitative Services: Tailored to individual veteran needs, developed collaboratively with the contractor, veteran, and VA Homeless Program Coordinator. This encompasses structured group activities (e.g., group therapy, social skills training, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, vocational counseling, physical activities) occurring a minimum of five nights per week, with mandatory attendance and provided transportation. Contractors must track attendance.
- Exclusions: Contractors are not required to provide detoxification or other hospital-level treatments; these services will be furnished by the VA at its facilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (anticipating a Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Contract)
- Duration: Estimated 5-year ordering period from the award date, with twelve-month renewals at the Government's discretion.
- Set-Aside: Information is being gathered on various business size classifications (Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB/VOSB), Hub zone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, woman-owned, FSS/GSA, large businesses) to inform future acquisition decisions.
- NAICS Code: 623220 – Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (size standard $15M).
- Response Due: July 10, 2026, by 5:00 PM CT.
- Published: June 22, 2026.
Evaluation
This is not a solicitation. Responses will be used by the Government for market research to determine the availability of qualified sources and their size classifications, informing appropriate acquisition decisions.
Additional Notes
All Federal, State, and local labor laws, including federal minimum wage, will apply to any future procurement. Questions should be submitted via email to karen.battie@va.gov.