G099--HCHV Contract for Residential Services (VA-26-00026390)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Alexandria VA Health Care System is seeking information from qualified sources capable of providing residential safe housing services for homeless veterans enrolled in substance abuse treatment programs within the Pineville, Louisiana area. This sources sought notice aims to identify vendors with the skills and licensing required to deliver comprehensive residential care, including room and board in an alcohol and drug-free environment, support for engagement with recovery programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous, social activities, and individual counseling to assist veterans in overcoming barriers to treatment. The contract anticipates an initial five-year period starting June 1, 2026, with indefinite delivery and firm-fixed pricing based on bed usage, catering to up to 10 beds within a 20-mile radius of the Alexandria VA Health Care System. The focus is on veterans needing shelter and rehabilitation for substance use disorders and/or co-occurring mental health conditions who are capable of daily self-care. Interested providers must hold appropriate state licensure and accreditation from recognized bodies like the Joint Commission or Community Health Accreditation Program. The contracting office invites businesses of all sizes and socio-economic designations, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, to submit capability statements and business classification information. This notice is not a formal solicitation, but a market research effort to gauge the availability of qualified contractors and inform future acquisition decisions. Respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management and comply with labor laws, including federal minimum wage requirements, with submissions due by February 26, 2026. Following this phase, a formal solicitation may be issued, requiring separate responses from interested parties.