HCHV Medical Respite, Portland VAMC
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Original Source
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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), specifically the Portland VA Medical Center, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought to identify capable contractors for Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Medical Respite services in Portland, Oregon. This market research aims to inform future acquisition decisions for transitional housing and medical respite services for vulnerable homeless Veterans. Responses are due by March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for contractors to provide comprehensive transitional housing services, including medical respite, as part of the HCHV program. Key services outlined in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) include:
- Secure and sanitary respite housing, including ADA-accessible options.
- Access to onsite Primary Care and referrals to outpatient services.
- Development of housing plans, including referrals to transitional and permanent supportive housing.
- Provision of basic necessities (hygiene, clothing, food).
- Case management for complex needs across health care, housing, treatment, employment, and benefits.
- Veteran-centered discharge plans for sustained wellness and housing.
- Therapeutic and rehabilitative services based on biopsychosocial intake assessments.
- Medical case management, medication management, and employment services.
- Financial planning assistance and recovery support.
- Assistance with permanent housing or transitional services.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- NAICS: 624221, Temporary Shelters
- Product Service Code: G004, Social Rehabilitation Services
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: Five-year period anticipated
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: March 24, 2026
- Place of Performance: Within 15 miles of the VA Portland Medical Center, Portland, OR.
Response Requirements
Interested contractors must submit the following via email to james.harris13@va.gov:
- Company name, address, business size (e.g., large, small, SDVOSB).
- Primary point of contact phone and email.
- SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.
- A capability statement addressing qualifications and ability to perform the described work, with specific examples (contract number, POC) of similar services provided, especially in the vicinity of the VA facility.
Additional Notes
This is solely a market research RFI for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award. The government is seeking to gain knowledge of interested and capable businesses.