Sober Living Residential Services

SOL #: 36C25626Q0019Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)

RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, United States

Place of Performance

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

PSC

Other Social Services (G099)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/17acba4a772340ed89d8c36334543084/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 12, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 27, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jan 23, 2026, 8:00 PM

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 the Network Contract Office 16 (36C256), is soliciting proposals for Sober Living Residential Services for Veterans with substance use disorders at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due by January 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide sober living housing and comprehensive services for an estimated 10-39 Veterans participating in the Substance Disorders Treatment Program (SDTP). Key requirements include:

Providing a safe, supportive living environment within a 15-mile radius of the Michael E. DeBakey VAMC.
Ensuring facilities meet specific safety, health, and operational standards, including occupancy permits and fire safety.
Furnishing housing with essential amenities like beds, storage, linens, and laundry facilities.
Delivering recovery-oriented support services, including house orientation, rules, recovery meetings, supervision, data collection, goal-setting, and coordination with VA staff.
Providing nutritional support and secure medication storage.
Ensuring 24/7 availability of services, including weekends and federal holidays, while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Fixed-Price Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ)
Period of Performance: One (1) base year with five (5) potential ordering periods.
Estimated Value: Minimum $1,000.00, Maximum $5,500,000.00.
Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
NAICS Code: 623220 (Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities) with a size standard of $19 Million.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposal Due Date: January 23, 2026, 2:00 PM CST.
Submission Method: Electronically via email to karen.battie@va.gov.
Required Documents: Signed SF 1449, completed price schedule, signed Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting, Key Personnel and Conflict of Interest (COI) information, completed Solicitation Clause 52.209-7, and up to three past performance references.
Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Price, and Past Performance.
Offerors must hold prices firm for 200 calendar days.

Important Notes for Bidders

This is a nonpersonal services contract.
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Review the provided Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) to understand performance expectations and evaluation metrics.
Complete the Key Personnel and COI form, affirming no conflicts of interest.
Adhere to the Wage Determinations for Harris County, TX, to ensure compliance with federal labor laws and accurate labor cost calculations.
Primary contact for inquiries is Karen Battie at karen.battie@va.gov.