Q402--CNH AVIR at Walnut Springs

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for Contract Number 36C25726Q0135, related to CNH AVIR at Walnut Springs. The Product Service Code is Q402 and the NAICS Code is 623110.

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This appears to be an award notice rather than a solicitation. The award number is 36C25726D0036, with an award date of 03-05-2026 and an award amount of $2,310,000.00.

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The contracting office is located at Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Texas Veterans HCS, 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building #171, Temple TX 76504. The awardee is FANNIN COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY with UEI C1DEHPNL4LQ1, located at 504 LIPSCOMB ST, BONHAM, TX 75418.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of Community Nursing Home (CNH) services for VA beneficiaries in Texas. It is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with an ordering period of up to five years, solicited under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 1720.

• Provide comprehensive nursing home care to meet the medical, nursing, and psychosocial needs of VA patients.

• Facilities must be CMS certified (Medicare and/or Medicaid) and hold a State nursing home license.

• Must have adequate bed capacity to accept VA referrals in a timely fashion (ideally within 24 hours).

• Services include room, meals, nursing care, primary medical care, provider visits, laboratory, x-ray, and other necessary services.

• Adherence to the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and VA CNH Fee Schedule is required.

• Compliance with HIPAA is mandatory.

• Facilities must meet specific quality expectations, including a minimum Medicare Star rating of 3 (exceptions considered for facilities with a rating of 2).

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

• Period of Performance: Base period (01-01-2026 to 12-31-2026) plus 4 option years.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but a minimum guarantee of $20,000.00 is mentioned.

• Offers are due by 12-31-2026 at 15:00 CST.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, Inspection, and Price (PDPM rate applied).

• Factors are listed in descending order of importance.

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation and provides the best benefit to the Government.

• The acquisition is currently set aside as UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 623110 (Nursing Care Facilities), Size Standard: $34 Million.

• Offerors are encouraged to ensure they are registered in SAM.gov prior to submitting their offer.

• Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) through the Tungsten Network.

• Invoices must be submitted monthly in arrears.

• The solicitation is open and continuous, with the first consideration for award on 01-01-2026.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 1973-0121, Revision No. 62) for contracts subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA). It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in specific states and areas.

• Executive Order Minimum Wage: Details minimum hourly rates applicable under Executive Order 14026 ($17.75/hour for contracts on or after Jan 30, 2022) and Executive Order 13658 ($13.30/hour for contracts awarded between Jan 1, 2015 and Jan 29, 2022, not extended after Jan 30, 2022). These rates are subject to annual adjustment.
• Occupational Wage Rates: Lists specific minimum wage rates for occupations such as Kitchen Helper, Laundry Worker, Maid/Porter, and Nursing Aide/Orderly, all at $7.25/hour. A note indicates these may be entitled to higher Executive Order minimums.
• Fringe Benefits: Specifies required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare ($5.55/hour or $222.00/week), Paid Sick Leave (EO 13706: $5.09/hour or $203.60/week), Vacation (1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years), and Holidays (7 paid holidays annually).
• Uniform Allowance: Outlines requirements for contractors regarding uniform provision and maintenance costs, including reimbursement rates for cleaning if borne by the employee.
• Conformance Process (SF-1444): Describes the procedure for classifying and determining wages/benefits for occupations not listed in the wage determination, requiring contractor submission and Department of Labor approval.
• Applicable States/Areas: Covers Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia, often on a statewide basis.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under the Service Contract Act. It directly impacts the pricing of proposals by defining mandatory wage and benefit rates for covered employees. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor rates meet or exceed these requirements to be compliant.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination under the Service Contract Act (SCA). It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations on federal service contracts within specific states and areas. It also outlines the applicability of Executive Orders 14026 and 13658 regarding minimum wage rates and paid sick leave (EO 13706).

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it establishes the minimum labor costs that must be factored into their proposals for any contract covered by the Service Contract Act in the listed states (Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming). Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements to be compliant. The document details:

• Minimum Wage Rates: Specifies rates for occupations like Kitchen Helper, Laundry Worker, Maid/Porter, and Nursing Aide/Orderly, noting that higher rates may apply under Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour for 2025) or 13658 ($13.30/hour for 2025).
• Fringe Benefits: Outlines required health and welfare benefits, vacation time, and paid holidays.
• Uniform Allowance: Details requirements for uniform provision and maintenance costs.
• Conformance Process: Explains the procedure for classifying and determining wages for occupations not listed in the wage determination using Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444).

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines the systematic method the Government will use to evaluate contractor performance for a stated contract related to Medicare and Medicaid services, specifically within a Nursing Home Care context. The QASP details what will be monitored, how monitoring will occur, who will conduct it, and how efforts and results will be documented.

This document does not detail how the contractor accomplishes the work but focuses on the Government's responsibility to objectively evaluate performance. It establishes that the contractor is responsible for their own management and quality control actions to meet contract terms.

The QASP includes a table detailing specific performance indicators and standards for the Nursing Home Care contract. Key metrics include:

• Providing copies of all State/Federal licenses, certifications, and investigation reports upon request (100% standard).
• Cooperating in developing corrective action plans (100% standard).
• Notifying the VA of veteran hospitalizations within 72 hours and deaths within 24 hours (95% acceptable quality level).
• Notifying the VA of all reportable events on VA contract veterans and facility sentinel events within 24 hours (100% standard).
• Ensuring medical records are accessible and accurate (100% standard).
• Timely and accurate invoicing (95%-100% acceptable quality level).
• Immediately notifying the Contracting Officer of a Change of Ownership (CHOW) (95%-100% acceptable quality level).

Not explicitly detailed in this excerpt, but the QASP is a "living document" subject to regular review and revision, with changes coordinated with the contractor.

• Government Roles: Includes Contracting Officer (CO) for overall contract performance and ensuring fair treatment, and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for technical administration and maintaining a quality assurance file.
• Contractor Representatives: Program Manager and Other Contractor Personnel, as assigned by facility.
• Surveillance Methods: Direct Observation, Periodic Inspection, User Survey, Validated Complaints, Inspection, Periodic Sampling, Random Sampling, Progress/Status Meetings, and Analysis of Contractor's Progress Reports.
• Ratings: Performance will be rated as positive, neutral, or negative based on established standards.
• Documenting Performance: Both acceptable and unacceptable performance will be documented. For unacceptable performance, a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) may be issued, requiring a corrective action plan from the contractor.
• Frequency of Measurement: The COR and CO will periodically analyze the appropriateness of surveillance frequency and meet with the contractor as needed for assessments.