G099--Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Medical Respite Contracted Emergency Residential Services (CERS) in Oahu, Hawaii for VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS).

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the solicitation due date and adds a new FAR clause.

• Solicitation Due Date Extended: The deadline for receipt of offers is extended to June 3rd, 2026, at 3:00 PM PDT.

• New Clause Added: FAR Clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026) (DEVIATION APR 2026)" has been added.

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

• FAR Clause 52.222-90 is added to the solicitation terms.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment and return it with their quote.

• The due date for submitting offers has been extended to June 3rd, 2026, 3:00 PM PDT.

• Offerors must comply with the new FAR clause regarding DEI discrimination by Federal Contractors.

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination (WD 2015-5689 REV27) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations performing contract work in American Samoa, Hawaii (County of Honolulu), and Johnston Island.

• Applicability: This wage determination applies to service 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 support and clerical roles to health occupations, technical occupations, and transportation/mobile equipment operations.
• Fringe Benefits: Required fringe benefits are listed separately and follow the occupational listings. Specific details on health and welfare benefits, vacation, and holidays are provided.
• Executive Orders: Notes on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors) are included, outlining contractor obligations and minimum wage adjustments for covered contracts.
• Conformance Process: Information is provided on the process for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed in the determination.
• Hazardous Pay & Uniform Allowance: Details on differentials for hazardous duty and requirements for uniform allowances are also outlined.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals. Understanding the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for all applicable occupations is essential for ensuring compliance with the Service Contract Act and for submitting a competitive and compliant bid.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Medical Respite Contracted Emergency Residential Services (CERS) in Oahu, Hawaii, for the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS). The goal is to provide supportive services, including medical respite, transitional housing, meals, and case management, to homeless Veterans in community-based residential environments.

• Provide housing and supportive services to homeless Veterans.

• Offer between 2 and 10 beds for men and/or women.

• Services include medical respite, transitional housing, meals, and case management.

• Facility must be located in Oahu, Hawaii, and accessible to public transportation.

• Facility must be ADA accessible and able to support individuals with co-occurring disorders.

• Provide 3 nutritious meals and at least 1 snack daily, with accommodations for dietary needs.

• Provide safe, secure, and clean housing with necessary furnishings and toiletries.

• Laundry facilities and detergent must be available.

• Transportation to medical appointments and community meetings must be provided.

• Maintain an occupancy level of at least 80%.

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

• Maintain individual case records in compliance with HIPAA and other relevant regulations.

• Achieve a metric of 20% or less negative discharge rate.

• Aim to discharge Veterans into permanent housing or appropriate healthcare placement within 90 days or less.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity.

• Period of Performance: August 2, 2026 - August 1, 2031 (5 ordering periods).

• Guaranteed Minimum Award: Equivalent to 5 days.

• Maximum Aggregate Value: Equivalent to 19,000 days.

• Quotes are due by June 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM PDT.

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

• Evaluation factors include: Location/Facility Description, Recent and Relevant Experience, Staffing and Service Plan, Bug Infestation Prevention/Mitigation Plan, Quality Control Business Plan, Past Performance, SDVOSB/VOSB Status, and Price.

• The Government will evaluate quotations using a comparative evaluation process to determine the best value.

• NAICS Code: 624221 (Temporary Shelters).

• Size Standard: $13.5 Million.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• Evaluation will consider Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) status and proposed use of certified SDVOSBs/VOSBs as subcontractors.

• The solicitation number is 36C26126Q0647.

• Key personnel requirements are detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Offerors must submit a Quality Control Business Plan, Staffing and Service Plan, Bug Infestation Prevention/Mitigation Plan, and Past Performance information.

• Specific documentation for SDVOSB/VOSB status and subcontracting is required.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Medical Respite Contracted Emergency Residential Services (CERS) in Oahu, Hawaii, 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: 36C26126Q0647

• Product Service Code: G099

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

• Response Date/Time/Zone: June 02, 2026, 3:00 PM Pacific Time, Los Angeles, USA.

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

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

• The solicitation is planned to be issued on or about May 04, 2026.

• The contracting office is Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, ZIP Code 93721.

• The Point of Contact is Lacy Morgan, Contract Specialist, Lacy.Morgan@va.gov.