G099--Contracted Residential Services -Medical Respite

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a presolicitation sources sought notice for Contracted Residential Services focusing on Medical Respite Care (solicitation number 36C25226Q0180) to support homeless Veterans recovering from illness or injury within the Hines VA catchment area in Illinois. The contract aims to provide short-term residential medical respite in a facility that meets rigorous licensing and safety requirements, including compliance with state and federal health codes, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and ADA standards ensuring that 5–7% of beds are accessible. The facility must be clean, safe, and secure with 24/7 staffing to support veterans' recuperation and transition to permanent housing, without offering detox or acute medical treatment services. The contract has a five-year period of performance from April 2026 through May 2031 and is structured as a firm fixed-price indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreement, with service delivery centered at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital. Key contractor obligations include licensed RN/LPN staffing of at least 35 hours per week, case management services, and weekly service delivery covering discharge planning, benefits assistance, and medical coordination with the VA. The program mandates timely development of individualized service plans and ongoing monitoring of high-risk Veterans, including weekly updates and bi-weekly safety plan reviews. Contractors are responsible for maintaining facility compliance, food safety, incident reporting, and comprehensive clinical documentation such as HOMES forms. While accreditation by the Joint Commission or similar bodies is desirable, it is not required. There are no formal FAR or DFARS clauses included; rather, the contract employs custom provisions focusing on operational standards and Veteran care outcomes. Proposals are due by mid-June 2026, with the contracting office located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the contracting officer as the primary point of contact. Pricing details and formal award evaluation factors have yet to be specified, as this phase serves primarily for market research and capability assessment.