G099--Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Contracted Emergency Residential Services (CERS) Licensed Treatment Facility in Contra Costa or Solano County California

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is soliciting proposals for Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Contracted Emergency Residential Services (CERS). This requirement is for a Licensed Treatment Facility located in Contra Costa or Solano County, California, to serve the VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS). This is a Single Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract with no set-aside. Proposals are due February 18, 2026.

Purpose & Scope

The program aims to provide emergency housing and supportive services for homeless Veterans, facilitating their transition to stable housing. Key requirements include:

• Providing 24-hour services for Veteran placements up to 90 days, with potential extensions.
• Offering secure, separate housing and bathroom accommodations for males and females.
• Providing three daily nutritious meals and accommodating special dietary needs.
• Maintaining at least one staff member on-site at all times.
• Ensuring a minimum 80% average quarterly occupancy (preferred 90-100%).
• Developing an initial care plan within 14 days of admission and conducting individual case management meetings at least three times per month.
• Promoting a focus on achieving stable, independent housing for Veterans (target 55% or higher) and minimizing negative exits (20% or less).
• Facilities must be ADA accessible and able to support individuals with co-occurring disorders.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Single Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
• NAICS Code: 623220 (Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities), size standard $19M
• Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2031 (six ordering periods)
• Guaranteed Minimum Award: Equivalent to 3 days of service
• Maximum Aggregate Value: Equivalent to 8,000 days of service
• Set-Aside: None

Submission & Evaluation

• Response Due: February 18, 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Time
• Submission: Electronically via email to Lacy.Morgan@va.gov. Quotes must be clear, concise, and submitted in two parts: Price Quote (SF1449 and price schedule) and Technical Quote (facility description, experience, staffing plan, bug infestation plan, quality control plan).
• Evaluation: Best value determination based on a comparative evaluation of quotations, 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.
• Questions: Submit to Lacy.Morgan@va.gov at least three days prior to the solicitation end date, with the subject line "36C26126Q0222 - Question."

Important Notes

• Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
• Offerors must carefully read FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors and VAAR 852.273-73 Evaluation - Health-Care Resources.
• Vendors are responsible for checking SAM.gov for amendments and must acknowledge all amendments.
• Applicable Wage Determinations (WD 2015-5623 Rev27 for Contra Costa County and WD 2015-5655 Rev24 for Solano County) are provided.
• A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines how the government will monitor performance, including metrics for occupancy, care planning, case management, independent housing, and negative exits.
• An inspection packet (PWS Addendum 2) details the standards facilities must meet for approval.