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Notice ID:36C25724Q0281
HCHV Temporary Emergency Housing for Homeless Veterans, Killeen, TX. Please see below - This is a Sources Sought Notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. Th...
HCHV Temporary Emergency Housing for Homeless Veterans, Killeen, TX. Please see below - This is a Sources Sought Notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources, small and other than small businesses, to perform a potential requirement. Respondents are required to be registered and in good standing in The System for Award Management (SAM) https://sam.gov/content/home Purpose and Objectives: Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. NAICS code: 624221 and the size standard is $13.5M. NOTE: Respondent claiming SDVOSB and VOSB status must be certified in US Small Business Administration s VetCert System, https://veterans.certify.sba.gov Project Requirements: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a requirement for a Contractor(s) to assist with the provision of residential placement and supportive services through the Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) program. This contract shall serve homeless Veterans in need of immediate housing in a safe environment in Bell County. Many of these Veterans have co-morbid conditions that include serious mental illnesses, substance abuse disorders, and other serious medical conditions. Contractor shall provide rapid placement in a supportive, residential setting to VA referred Veterans. Entities that are interested in providing Veterans these services should be aware that this contract seeks services for the area of Killeen, Texas. Place of Performance: Contractor shall have existing programs and facilities in city limits of Killeen, Texas that is fully operational and can start providing services within 10 days of contract award. Rural areas in Central Texas will be considered based on identified need for emergency housing for Veterans. Anticipated period of performance: Base plus four (4) one-year options. Base: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025 Option Year One: December 1, 2025 - November 30, 2026 Option Year Two: December 1, 2026 - November 30, 2027 Option Year Three: December 1, 2027 - November 30, 2028 Option Year Four: December 1, 2028 - November 30, 2029 Information sought: Response to this announcement shall not exceed 10 pages and should include the following information: (1) A tailored capability statement indicating the firm s ability to provide the services required in the Statement of work. The firm must include all certifications, qualifications, and training certificates to perform work on the outlined in the Performance Work Statement. (2) Each capability statement submittal shall also include the following business information: a. Organization Name b. Organization Address c. Organization UEI Number d. Point of Contact (including name, title, addresses, telephone number, fax number and Email address) e. Business size under NAICS 624221 f. Socio-economic status (IF SDVOSB or VOSB - provide SDVOSB or VOSB CVE verification) (3) Information should be provided electronically in a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. All information must be received no later than February 7, 2024 by 2:00pm CT Email information to: Carlos Jaquez, Contracting Officer, carlos.jaquez@va.gov Carolyn Reneau, Contract Specialist, carolyn.reneau@va.gov Subject line "Sources Sought, 36C25724Q0281 Temporary Emergency Housing for Homeless Veterans, Killeen, TX /your company name" Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or returned. Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization s qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Confidentiality. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s). Synopsis SERVICES REQUIRED. Under the authority of Public Law 104-262, 38 U.S.C. 8153 and VAAR Part 873, the Contractor agrees to provide Health Care Resources in accordance with the terms and conditions stated herein, to the Central Texas VA Health Care System, hereafter referred to as CTVAHCS. The Contractor shall be expected to provide safe emergency community-based residential housing and quality services for homeless Veterans and Veterans with dependents (a spouse and/or children) referred by the Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) program staff. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. Contractor shall have existing programs and facilities in city limits of Killeen, Texas that is fully operational and can start providing services within 10 days of contract award. Rural areas in Central Texas will be considered based on identified need for emergency housing for Veterans. Background: Through Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program (HCHV), the VA provides case management services to Veterans and facilitates their access to a broad range of medical, mental health and rehabilitative services. HCHV's goal is to engage homeless Veterans in treatment and place them in a safe and secure environment that supports their rehabilitation goals. The purpose of this RFQ is to engage a community provider(s) (contractor(s)) who will provide transitional housing for an estimated 5 to 7 Veterans along with services consistent to meet HCHV program objectives for up to 90 days with possible extension approved by COR. The goal of this contract is to remove homeless Veterans from the street or habitation unfit for Veterans and place them in community-based, emergency housing services to provide clinical case management with supportive services, life skills training, sobriety maintenance and mental health recovery education, vocational and housing counseling services to aid the veterans in reaching goals of attaining permanent housing successfully while in the program and maintaining stability. Case Management Services. Contractor shall have a Case Manager dedicated to Veteran residents on-site at least 40 hours per week. The Contract Case Manager shall be a social worker licensed by the state Texas and shall be responsible for the in-take assessment of Veteran residents once referred by the CTVHCS HCHV staff. Supportive Services. The Contractor shall provide the following supportive services: Required social services, in collaboration with VA staff and/or other community resources such as assistance in obtaining a Texas state ID, a DD Form 214, or completing applications for public assistance/ services. (2) Opportunities to participate in spiritual worship. (3) Employment access and retention support through training, collaboration and practical resources. Residential Room and Board. The Contractor is required to provide sufficient facilities to accommodate up to 7 Veteran residents. All Veteran residents shall be provided: (1) Clean and sanitary housing. (2) One single bed per occupant with fitted sheets, blankets and pillows. (3) Storage space with locking capability for clothing and personal property. (4) Toiletries and bath linens (e.g. soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, towels, washcloths). (5) Indoor recreation/lounging areas. (6) Access to a computer with internet and a printer. Laundry. Laundry facilities and laundry detergent shall be provided for Veteran residents to do their own laundry or to have laundry done. Records and Reports. An individual client record will be maintained on each Veteran resident referred, including reasons for referral and documentation of Veterans progress within the program. Dietetic Services. Contractor shall have on-site kitchen facilities permitted and licensed by the State of Texas Health Division. In addition, the Contractor shall: (1) Provide at least three (3) nutritious meals served daily at regular times with not more than a 14 hour span between evening meal and breakfast of the following day. Between-meal or bedtime snacks of a nourishing quality shall be offered. Transportation. (1) Contractor shall provide Veteran residents transportation or funds/tokens for public transportation to medical, dental or mental health appointments at VA Medical facilities. Transportation vehicles shall be wheelchair accessible and meet the guidelines of the American with Disabilities Act. Contractor facility will be certified by the State of Texas, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health, Bureau of Licensure and Certification as a facility for the residential treatment.
