V231--HOPTEL PROGRAM - Base Plus Four Option Years_4/1/2026 - 3/31/2031_(to lodge Veterans outside the hospital)

SOL #: 36C26226R0008Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)
Gilbert, AZ, 85297, United States

Place of Performance

Phoenix, AZ

NAICS

All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (561599)

PSC

Lodging Hotel/Motel (V231)

Set Aside

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

Timeline

1
Posted
Feb 4, 2026
2
Last Updated
Feb 13, 2026
3
Response Deadline
Feb 18, 2026, 6:00 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 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.

People

Points of Contact

Dr. Barry BlandSenior Contract SpecialistPRIMARY

Files

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Versions

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Solicitation
Posted: Feb 13, 2026
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Solicitation
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Pre-Solicitation
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