V231--HOPTEL PROGRAM - Base Plus Four Option Years_4/1/2026 - 3/31/2031_(to lodge Veterans outside the hospital)
Overview
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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 the Network Contracting Office 22 (NCO 22), has issued a Presolicitation for the HOPTEL PROGRAM. This program seeks to provide specialized lodging services for Veterans outside the hospital in Phoenix, AZ. The contract is anticipated to cover a base period plus four option years, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Responses are due by February 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the provision of specialized lodging services for Veterans. The HOPTEL Program aims to accommodate Veterans who require lodging outside the hospital setting.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (for a Solicitation / RFP / RFQ)
- Product Service Code (PSC): V231 (Lodging Hotel/Motel)
- NAICS Code: 561599
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2031 (Base plus four option years)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Response Date: February 18, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time, Los Angeles, USA
- Published Date: February 4, 2026
- Archive Date: 5 days after the response date
Place of Performance
Services will be rendered at the Department of Veterans Affairs Phoenix VA Healthcare System, located at Carl T. Hayden Medical Center, 650 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix AZ 85012-1839, USA.
Contact Information
The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Dr. Barry Bland, Senior Contract Specialist.
- Email: barry.bland@va.gov
- Phone: (858) 626-8744
- Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 600, Long Beach CA 90815.