Q402--644 | Rim Country | 5-Year CNH | 06/01/2026 - 05/31/2031

Other / Unclassified

This document provides award information for Community Nursing Home services. It details a sole source award made on April 6, 2026, to RIM COUNTRY REHAB, INC. for the period of June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2031.

This information is relevant to potential bidders as it confirms a sole source award has been made for these services, indicating that this specific opportunity is no longer open for competitive bidding. It provides the awardee's name, contract number (36C26226D0081), award amount ($9,000,000.00), and the period of performance. The contracting office is NCO 22, located in Phoenix, AZ, and the NAICS code is 623110.

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies a sole-source contract for Community Nursing Home (CNH) Services with Rim Country Rehab, Inc. The contract will be Firm Fixed Price (FFP) with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) and is being procured using simplified procedures under RFO 12.201-1. The VA requires these services to assist Veterans transitioning from hospital or other care to their homes, aiming to restore them to the highest level of health and well-being.

• Comprehensive nursing home care tailored to medical, nursing, and psychosocial needs.

• Includes room, meals, standard nursing care, physician visits, lab work, and X-rays.

• Specialized care for Veterans with dementia or Severe Mental Illness (SMI) requiring a secure ward.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) IDIQ with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA).

• Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2031 (5 years), with an option to extend services for up to 6 months.

• Estimated Total Value: $9,000,000.00.

• Ordering Periods 1-5: $1,800,000.00 each.

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for sole-source procurement, not a solicitation. Therefore, proposal submission and evaluation criteria are not detailed here. The justification for other than full and open competition is based on the unique qualifications of Rim Country Rehab and the need to avoid disrupting patient care and incurring significant costs.

This is a sole-source justification. Market research identified Rim Country Rehab as the only known facility capable of meeting the specific clinical (secure dementia/SMI ward) and geographic requirements in the Payson, AZ area.

• The contracting activity is VISN 22, Phoenix VA Healthcare System, executed by NCO 22.
• The statutory authority cited is 10 U.S.C. 3204 and 41 U.S.C. 3304.
• The facility is located in Payson, AZ, and is approximately a 90-minute drive from the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area.
• Rim Country Rehab is the incumbent provider and has been providing consistent care to Veterans in this area.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for services related to the "Rim Country" opportunity, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of Q402 and a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 623110. The contract is set aside for the Small Business Administration (SBA).

While specific deliverables are not detailed in this excerpt, the NAICS code 623110 indicates the requirement is likely related to "Establishments primarily engaged in providing residential care services for persons with disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, and persons with substance abuse disorders." The subject line also mentions "5-Year CNH," which may refer to a specific type of care or facility.

• Contracting Office: NCO 22 - Gilbert Network Contracting, Phoenix AZ 85012.
• Solicitation Number: 36C26226R0062.
• Period of Performance: The subject line indicates a period from 06/01/2026 to 05/31/2031.
• Award Information (for reference, not part of solicitation details): Award Number 36C26226D0081, Award Amount $9,000,000.00, Award Date 04-06-2026, Awardee: RIM COUNTRY REHAB, INC., Payson AZ 85541.

Submission and evaluation details are not provided in this excerpt.

• Set-Aside: SBA (Small Business Administration).

• The Contracting Officer is Bill Cook (william.cook2@va.gov).

• This appears to be a synopsis of an award, but is presented in a solicitation format. The award details are provided for context.