G099--Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Contracted Emergency Residential Services (CERS) in Maui, Hawaii.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the deadline for the receipt of offers.

• The "HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers" is extended.

• The deadline for submitting offers has been extended to February 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST.

• Offerors are reminded that they must sign and acknowledge this amendment and return it with their quote.

Amendment / Modification

This document is an amendment to solicitation 36C26126Q0367. Its primary purpose is to provide answers to vendor questions regarding the Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Contracted Emergency Residential Services (CERS) in Maui, Hawaii.

Key clarifications include:

• Participant Identification: The VA HCHV staff confirm veteran eligibility upon admission. While the VA may provide occasional referrals, the contractor is responsible for outreach and ensuring beds are at least 80% occupied each quarter.
• Geographic Restriction: Veterans must be physically present on Maui at the time of admission. Priority should be given to chronically homeless Maui residents, but shorter residency does not disqualify a veteran.
• Discharge Process: Extensions beyond the standard 90-day period may be granted by the VA HCHV Liaison if a veteran is actively working on obtaining housing. Discharge involves submitting required forms to the VA HCHV Liaison.
• Prior Contract Information: Information on previous contract bids or award numbers can be obtained via a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
• VA Work Program: An employment specialist within the VA HCHV program is available to assist homeless veterans with employment.

This amendment addresses vendor questions, clarifying aspects of participant eligibility, outreach responsibilities, discharge procedures, and access to historical contract data. It does not appear to modify specific sections of the original solicitation text but rather provides interpretative guidance.

Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment and return it with their quote. The amendment does not explicitly state a change to the hour and date specified for receipt of offers.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Contracted Emergency Residential Services (CERS) in Maui, Hawaii. The goal is to provide transitional housing, meals, and case management services to homeless Veterans, aiming to remove them from unfit habitations and place them in community-based residential environments with supportive services to improve their housing situation.

• Provide transitional housing, meals, and case management services for 2-10 homeless Veterans (male or female) at a time.

• Services include dormitory or shared apartment accommodations.

• Must provide 24-hour services, 7 days a week, with at least one staff member on-site at all times.

• Offer 3 nutritious meals and 1 snack daily, with accommodations for dietary needs.

• Provide laundry facilities and services at no cost to the Veteran.

• Offer transportation to medical appointments, community meetings, and housing search activities.

• Maintain an occupancy level of at least 80%.

• Facilitate same-day admission for referred Veterans.

• Maintain individual case records in accordance with privacy regulations (HIPAA, etc.).

• Aim to discharge Veterans into permanent housing within 90 days or less, with extensions requiring VA HCHV Liaison approval.

• Facilities must be safe, secure, clean, ADA accessible, and have operational HVAC systems.

• Must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and codes.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2031 (5 ordering periods).

• Guaranteed Minimum Award: Equivalent to 3 days of services.

• Maximum Aggregate Value: Equivalent to 16,500 days of services.

• Quotes are due by 02-20-2026 at 2:00 PM PST.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Lacy.Morgan@va.gov.

• Quotes must be submitted in two parts: Price (SF1449, price schedule) and Technical (Location/Facility Description, Recent/Relevant Experience, Staffing/Service Plan, Bug Infestation Prevention/Mitigation Plan, Quality Control Business Plan, Past Performance).

• Evaluation will be based on a comparative evaluation process, considering factors such as Location/Facility Description, Recent and Relevant Experience, Staffing and Service Plan, Bug Infestation Prevention/Mitigation Plan, Quality Control Business Plan, Past Performance, and Price.

• The Government reserves the right to award to the responsible vendor whose quote is most advantageous, considering price and other factors.

• NAICS Code: 624221 (Temporary Shelters)

• Size Standard: $13.5 Million

• The acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• Offerors are advised that large attachments to emails may delay transmission.

• Questions must be submitted at least 3 days prior to the solicitation closeout date.

• Late quotes will not be accepted.

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5739, Revision No. 26) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, dated 12/03/2025. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in Hawaii (specifically the Counties of Kalawao and Maui) under the Service Contract Act.

• Applicability: This wage determination applies to contracts covered by the Service Contract Act.
• Occupational Listings: The document provides a comprehensive list of occupations, each with a corresponding code, title, and minimum hourly wage rate. These range from administrative and clerical roles to health occupations, technical roles, and transportation/mobile equipment operations.
• Fringe Benefits: The document indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific details on Health & Welfare benefits are provided for Hawaii, including rates for the Hawaii prepaid Health Care Act and alternative rates.
• Executive Orders: It references Executive Order 13706 (Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage adjustments), outlining requirements for paid sick leave and minimum hourly wages for covered contracts.
• Special Provisions: Notes on hazardous pay differentials (8% for high hazard, 4% for low hazard) and uniform allowances are included. A uniform allowance of $3.35 per week is specified for cleaning and maintenance, unless "wash and wear" materials are used.
• Conformance Process: The document outlines the process for contractors to request authorization for additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination, requiring a Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) and submission to the Department of Labor for approval.
• Exclusions: Certain computer occupations may be exempt if they meet specific criteria related to bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity definitions and compensation thresholds.

This wage determination is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing the contract. It dictates the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to service employees, directly impacting the cost proposal and overall bid competitiveness. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Contracted Emergency Residential Services (CERS) in Maui, Hawaii. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is procuring these services for the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS).

The specific requirements and deliverables will be detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) which is contained within this solicitation.

• Solicitation Number: 36C26126Q0367

• Product Service Code: G099

• NAICS Code: 624221 (Size Standard: $13.5M)

• Place of Performance: See Performance Work Statement

• Response Date/Time/Zone: February 20th, 2026, 2:00 PM Pacific Time, Los Angeles, USA.

• Issuance Date: Anticipated on or about February 9th, 2026.

• Questions/Inquiries: Send to Lacy.Morgan@va.gov.

• Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

• No specific set-aside is mentioned in this notice.

• The Contracting Office ZIP Code is 93721.

• The Contracting Officer is Lacy Morgan (Lacy.Morgan@va.gov).