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Sources Sought Synopsis

The purpose of this Sources Sought Synopsis is to assist in our decision-making process for a service procurement. This is not a solicitation, nor a request for quotes or proposals. Responses to this sources sought synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions.

The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award of a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network

Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is conducting market research to identify potential vendors that can provide HCHV Contracted Emergency Residential Services (CERS) per the general requirements below.

General Requirements

The Contractor shall provide emergency housing and supportive services for homeless Veterans in accordance with the HCHV CERS model requirements. Services are expected to consist of supportive, secure housing for homeless Veterans, many of whom may also be dealing with substance use disorders and/or mental illness. The program places an expectation on the Veteran to engage in supportive case management services, and also on the contractor to provide expertise and guidance for improving housing stability to ensure a transition from homelessness to permanent, stable housing.

Place of Performance:

Services shall be provided off site at the Contractor’s location.

Period of Performance: The intended period of performance which will approximately begin October 1, 2024.

Response Method

Any inquiries are to be made in writing by email to the point of contact, Austin Mitts, Contract Specialist. Responses to this notice shall be sent by email to Austin.Mitts@va.gov by the due date and time of April 23, 2024, 12PM (Pacific Time). The email’s subject line should be: SAM – HCHV VANCHCS - YOLO

Responsible sources are encouraged to submit a response to this sources sought synopsis with a statement of interest on a company letterhead.

At a minimum please provide the following:

1. Company Name and Address


2. GSA Federal Supply Schedule Contract Number (if applicable)


3. Point of Contact Name, Phone, and Email


4. Socio-economic status as it relates to 623220 (Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities)
   
   
   
   1. Please ensure the System for Award Management (SAM) (sam.gov) indicates this NAICS code if you are interested in the requirement
   
   
   
   


5. SAM UEI


6. Business Size SMALL or LARGE


7. Description of your firm’s capability in providing HCHV services (Include relevant past performance/ contract number and point of contact for services provided)


8. Completed Price Schedule

Before responding, please carefully read and consider the following:

As this is a service acquisition, the Small Business Administration and the Federal Acquisition Regulation have a Limitations on Subcontracting requirement. For all small businesses, to include SDVOSB and VOSB, “At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.” See FAR 52.219-14 available in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52 Invoices will only be accepted on a monthly basis.

1. Weekly invoices will not be accepted.


2. Please see the attached DRAFT performance work statement for further details.

PRICE SCHEDULE

Ordering Period One: PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

CLIN

NO.

Description

QTY

UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

AMOUNT

0001

Emergency Housing, to include Substance Abuse treatment,

case management services. (5 Beds X

365 Days = 1,825 )

1,825

DY

$

$

TOTAL FOR ORDERING PERIOD 1:

$

Ordering Period Two: PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

CLIN NO.

Description

QTY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

TOTAL AMOUNT

1001

Emergency Housing, to include Substance Abuse treatment,

case management services. (5 Beds X

365 Days = 1,825 )

1,825

DY

$

$

TOTAL FOR ORDERING PERIOD 2:

$

Ordering Period Three PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027

CLIN NO.

Description

QTY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

TOTAL AMOUNT

2001

Emergency Housing, to include Substance Abuse treatment,

case management services. (5 Beds X 365 Days = 1,825 )

1,825

DY

$

$

TOTAL FOR ORDERING PERIOD 3:

$

Ordering Period Four: PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: October 1, 2027 - September 30, 2028

CLIN NO.

Description

QTY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

TOTAL AMOUNT

3001

Emergency Housing, to include Substance Abuse treatment,

case management services. (5 Beds X

366 Days = 1,830 )

1,830

DY

$

$

TOTAL FOR ORDERING PERIOD 4:

$

Ordering Period Five: PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: October 1, 2028 - September 30, 2029

CLIN NO.

Description

QTY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

TOTAL AMOUNT

4001

Emergency Housing, to include Substance Abuse treatment,

case management services. (5 Beds X

365 Days = 1,825 )

1,825

DY

$

$

TOTAL FOR ORDERING PERIOD 5:

$

TOTAL FOR ALL ORDERING PERIODS:

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