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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY The solicitation is not available at this time this notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has a ... THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY The solicitation is not available at this time this notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has a future requirement for Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) within Polk County, located in central Iowa. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 624221, which has a size standard of $12.0 million. The Government contemplates awarding a firm-fixed price contract resulting from the future solicitation. Market research is being conducted to determine interest and technical capability of potential sources for this requirement. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary. The Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR The contractor shall furnish each Veteran referred for care by VA with the following basic services. All services provided by the contractor shall be included at the unit price. i. Housing Available for Rapid Placement. The contractor shall be responsible for identifying sufficient residential capacity to place Veterans in community-based residences with the ability to place a Veteran on the same day of a referral from VA. Identification of suitable residential placement requires sufficient contractor personnel to assure Veterans security and staffing available on-site, twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week. ii. Room and Board. Room and board shall include a bed and other furnishings such as a dresser, storage, and personal linens (towels and bed sheets). Meals are to follow approved USDA guidelines and include three nutritionally adequate meals a day, seven days per week, and availability of nutritious snacks between meals and bedtime for those requiring or desiring additional food, when it is not medically contraindicated. iii. Laundry Facilities. Laundry facilities for residents to do their own laundry or to have laundry done for them. b. Therapeutic and Rehabilitative Services. Therapeutic and rehabilitative services determined to be needed by each individual Veteran referred for treatment as stated in the plan developed by the contractor, with input from the Veteran and the VA Homeless Program Coordinator (or designee). Services which the contractor must be able to furnish, shall include: i. Collaboration with the VA program staff that will provide supportive psychosocial services. ii. Staff will provide supportive services such as short term motivational or encouragement sessions or problem solving talks to help Veterans adjust to the setting and be motivated to continue with treatment goals. iii. Individual case management services to monitor Veterans progress towards individual Care plan goals and discharge plan. Case manager will provide brief counseling on self-care skills, adaptive coping skills in collaboration with VA programs and community resources. Case manager will assist Veteran to overcome obstacles that impede their progress towards their identified goals. iv. Assistance to develop responsible living patterns, to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene and grooming, and to achieve a more adaptive level of psychosocial functioning, upgraded social skills, and improved personal relationships. v. Support for an alcohol and/or drug abuse-free lifestyle provided in an environment conducive to social interaction and the fullest development of the resident s rehabilitative potential. vi. Assistance to gain and to apply knowledge of the illness and recovery process in an environment supportive of recovery models. vii. A program that promotes community interaction. c. The contractor shall provide care planning coordination and discharge planning that addresses the Veteran s needs, which may include health, social, vocational, and housing needs. Contractor will ensure the involvement of the Veteran, VA staff, and appropriate community resources in resolving problems and setting goals. d. An individual case record will be created for each referred Veteran. Case records shall be maintained in security and confidence as required by the Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records (42 CFR Part 2) and the Confidentiality of Certain Medical Records (38 USC 7332). Case records and data normally maintained and included in a medical record as a function of compliance with state or community licensing standards All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and have their representations and certifications completed prior to submitting a proposal in response to a future solicitation. The website for registration is https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/