G099--HCHV Contract Residential Services
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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), Alexandria VA Health Care System, is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified sources for residential safe housing services for homeless veterans in the Pineville, LA area. This market research aims to inform a potential future Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC). Responses are due by February 26, 2026.
Purpose
This is a Sources Sought notice to determine the availability of potential sources capable of providing residential safe housing care for beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Alexandria VA Health Care System. This RFI is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation. The government will use responses to make appropriate acquisition decisions, including potential set-asides.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for residential housing services under the Health Care for Homeless Veteran (HCHV) Program. Services include residential room and board, an alcohol and drug-free environment, facilitation of Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous (AA/NA) affiliation, supportive social activities, and individual counseling to support engagement in VA treatment. The target population consists of veterans who are homeless or require shelter, need care for substance use disorders and/or co-occurring mental health disorders, and are capable of self-care. The residence must be within a 20-mile radius of the Alexandria VA Health Care System, Pineville, LA. The anticipated contract will cover a maximum of 10 safe house beds.
Contract & Timeline
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC).
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 5 years, estimated to begin June 1, 2026.
- NAICS Code: 624229 - Other Community Housing Services (Size Standard: $19M).
- Set-Aside Research: The VA is seeking information on various socio-economic categories, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hub-zone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, and woman-owned small businesses. The XML indicates a potential SDVOSB set-aside for a future solicitation.
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, by 12:00 PM CT.
- Published: February 12, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested agencies must submit:
- A Statement of Capability (5 pages or less) demonstrating experience in providing similar services to the VA, other government agencies, or private facilities.
- Business Size and Socio-Economic Status details, including NAICS code, small business designations (SDVOSB, VOSB, Hub-zone, 8(a), woman-owned), and UEI number. Responses must be emailed to thomas.kovarovic@va.gov with the subject line "Attention: Health Care for Homeless Veterans, Pineville, LA".
Additional Notes
This is a Request for Information (RFI) only and not a solicitation. A solicitation, if issued, will be announced separately on SAM.gov. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for future award. Agencies must be licensed by the State of Louisiana and accredited by a recognized body (e.g., Joint Commission, CHAP).