Q519--Psychiatric Step Down Short-Term Transitional Residential Care
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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 VISN 19 and NCO 19, is conducting market research through this Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) capable of providing Psychiatric Step Down Short-Term Transitional Residential Care. The VA seeks Mental Health Transitional Living (MHTL) Homes within a 60-mile radius of the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMRVAMC) in Aurora, CO. Responses are due by February 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The VA requires licensed MHTL Homes (Level I or Level II) by the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (CO BHA) or Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Services include:
- Room and board, transportation from VA facilities.
- Safe, supportive physical environment with 24-hour staff presence.
- Secured medication administration by qualified staff (QMAP or RN).
- Telephonic coordination of care with RMRVAMC Inpatient Mental Health POC.
- Verbal prompting for activities of daily living and treatment adherence.
- Assessment, service plan development, progress monitoring, and discharge planning.
- Daily rehabilitative and/or group activities.
- Compliance with CO BHA/CDHS licensure, health, safety, and confidentiality regulations (including 42 CFR Part II and 38 USC 7332).
- Facility requirements: fire safety, building construction, specific room square footage, and provision of nourishing meals with a full-time cook.
- Staff must be compassionate, trained in Infection Control, CPR, and Crisis Management, and maintain individual progress records.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 623220 - Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (Size Standard: $19.0 Million)
- Place of Performance: Within 60 miles of Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO 80045.
- Contemplated Period of Performance: One (1) base year with four (4) option years.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties must submit a statement of capability (maximum 5 single-sided, 12-point font, 8.5 x 11-inch pages) via email. The statement should include:
- Vendor Name, Address, Point of Contact (POC), Contact Phone/Email, CAGE Code, Business Category, and Company's Business Size.
- Brief Company Introduction and anticipated teaming arrangements.
- Description of relevant Government and Commercial contract experience (Contract Number, Requirements, Value, Place of Performance, Executing Organization, POC).
- Current price list (for market research purposes only).
- Ability to meet VA requirements.
Responses are due by February 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time. Email submissions to Haylee.schrick-ange@va.gov with "Psychiatric Step Down Short-Term Transitional Residential Care- RMRVAMC" in the subject line. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
This is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. All contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any future solicitation releases.