Q518--RRTP/PTSD Beds
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) has issued a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole-source contract award to Continuum of Care Inc. for Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) beds. This short-term, firm-fixed-price bridge contract ensures continuity of care for the VA Connecticut Healthcare System (VACHS) while a long-term procurement is finalized.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide inpatient residential beds and comprehensive support services, including:
- 18 RRTP beds at a rate of $475.00 per bed day of care.
- 10 PTSD beds at a rate of $875.00 per bed day of care.
- Clinical programming, case management, residential support, and life skills training.
- Facilities must be located within 10-15 minutes of the VACHS West Haven Campus to ensure accessibility.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Sole Source
- Value: $1,539,700.00
- Duration: February 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026 (3 months)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Award Date: January 23, 2026
Evaluation
This award was made on a non-competitive basis citing 41 USC § 3304(a)(1), "Only One Responsible Source." Market research, including a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, yielded no other capable vendors. The incumbent was selected due to their unique qualifications, immediate availability, and proximity to the VA medical campus.
Additional Notes
Continuum of Care Inc. has been the service provider since 2021. This action prevents a lapse in critical mental health services for Veterans during the transition to a new long-term contract.