36C25726D0075 | NEW CNH AVIR at Converse

The contract, identified as 36C25726D0075 and titled “NEW CNH AVIR at Converse,” is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) award issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17 in San Antonio, Texas, to provide Community Nursing Home (CNH) services to Veterans through MCCULLOCH COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT in Waco, Texas. The base performance period runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with two optional one-year extensions through August 31, 2029, potentially extending the total contract duration to three years. The contract is valued at $770,000 annually, resulting in a maximum potential value of $2,310,000 if all options are exercised. The services involve comprehensive nursing home care, including room, meals, nursing, rehabilitation, laboratory, radiology, and medications, delivered to Veterans referred by the VA without additional charges, in compliance with CMS certification, state licensure, and VA-specific quality standards. Contract performance is strictly governed by mandatory compliance requirements, including adherence to CMS quality thresholds—either a minimum three-star overall rating on Nursing Home Compare or a two-star rating with a four-star or higher rating in quality measures. The contractor must accept VA referrals within 24 hours, report adverse events—including sentinel events, elopements, abuse allegations, and infectious outbreaks—within 24 hours, and fully cooperate with the VA’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), including timely submission of corrective action plans and electronic health record access. Payment is exclusively managed through the Tungsten Network using electronic invoicing in X12 EDI format under VAAR 852.232-72, with no paper or email submissions accepted. The contractor must also comply with Executive Order 14026 on prevailing wages, HIPAA protections for protected health information, and OBRA standards for resident care. The contract does not carry any socioeconomic set-asides and is unrestricted, with no small business or other disadvantaged business classifications claimed. Performance oversight is conducted primarily through external audits by CMS and state agencies, with the VA acting as an informed purchaser rather than an inspector. The contracting officer is Tommy Haire, and the primary point of contact for questions is Janice D Malbon, with electronic invoicing support provided through the T