Q402--Congress Street Partners CNH DBA Kensington (VA-26-00012784) Community Nursing Home
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System, has awarded a sole source contract for Community Nursing Home Services to Congress Street Partners, L.P. (DBA Kensington Healthcare). This award, valued at $129,626.49, covers services from February 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026, for eligible veteran patients near Mobile, AL.
Scope of Work
The awarded services encompass comprehensive community nursing home care, including medical, nursing, and psychosocial support for VA beneficiaries. Facilities must be CMS certified and state-licensed, capable of accepting VA referrals, and providing primary medical care, provider visits, and specialty consultations. Care adheres to the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) for billing and requires compliance with HIPAA regulations and quality standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Sole Source Award (under Simplified Acquisition Procedures)
- Awardee: Congress Street Partners, L.P. (Kensington Healthcare)
- Award Amount: $129,626.49
- Period of Performance: February 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026 (3 months)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
- Award Date: Published January 23, 2026
- NAICS Code: 623110 (Nursing Care Facilities)
- Product Service Code: Q402 (Nursing Home, Long Term & Adult Day Care Services)
Justification for Single Source
This sole source award was made to allow adequate time for a Veterans Care Agreement to be put in place before May 1, 2026. Congress Street Partners (Kensington Healthcare) was identified as the only reasonably available source to provide these critical services during this interim period, with current services deemed satisfactory. Limited market research was conducted due to the sole source nature of this interim requirement.
Additional Notes
This award follows earlier market research (Sources Sought notices in October 2025) for Community Nursing Home services in the Mobile, AL area, indicating a broader, longer-term need for these services by the VA. The executed contract document also references an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) structure with an ordering period of up to five years for future requirements.