G099--Contracted Residential Services -Medical Respite
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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), specifically the Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) and Network Contract Office 12, is soliciting proposals for Contracted Residential Services (CRS) - Medical Respite (MR) Care Services for the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital. This opportunity aims to provide a safe, healthy, and secure recuperative environment for vulnerable homeless Veterans eligible for VA healthcare. The contract is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a fixed (unit) price. Offers are due by June 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide offsite CRS Medical Respite Care, including:
- Safe housing with three daily meals and snacks, accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Linkage to permanent and transitional housing resources.
- Enhancement of independent living skills and assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
- Medical services oversight, medication management, and education (24/7 staff availability).
- Harm Reduction Intervention and a Housing First approach.
- Mental health services for assessment, intervention, and referrals.
- Facilities must be within the Hines VA catchment area, meet local, State, and Federal licensing, health, and fire safety standards (NFPA 101 Life Safety Code), and include ADA accessible beds (5-7%).
- Required staffing includes nurses (35+ hrs/week) and 24/7 on-site residential staff.
- Services are for Veterans needing recuperative care; sobriety is not a requirement. Not for long-term care, skilled nursing, detoxification, or acute treatment.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Fixed (unit) price.
- Period of Performance: Five years ordering period.
- Estimated Value: $19 Million (total contract value).
- Guaranteed Minimum: $350,000 for the first fiscal year.
- NAICS Code: 624229 (Other Community Housing Services), Size Standard: $19 Million.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted by June 10, 2026, 1:00 PM Central Time. Required submission documents include:
- Completed SF-1449 and Contract Administration Data.
- Additional Contractor Information and Price Schedule.
- VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting (Attachment C - D.3).
- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) (Attachment B - D.2).
- Contractor Certification Immigration and Nationality Act (Attachment A - D.1).
- FAR 52.212-3 representations, insurance certificates, key personnel list, permits/licenses, policies, facility site control documentation, and a statement on veteran discharge adherence. Evaluation will consider Technical Capability, Past Performance, Socioeconomic Factors, and Price, with Technical Capability and Past Performance being approximately equal to Cost/Price.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Carrie DeSwarte, Contracting Officer, carrie.deswarte@va.gov, 414-844-4845.