HCHV Services - SFVAHCS - Eureka

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 21, is soliciting sources for a five-year contract to provide Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Contract Emergency Residential Services (CERS) in Eureka, Humboldt County, California. The contract aims to deliver short-term emergency residential care and supportive services to homeless veterans to stabilize their situations and facilitate their transition to permanent housing. This includes provision of 15 beds on a per diem basis, with the facility operating 24/7 to ensure continuous supervision and safety. Services encompass emergency housing, meals, medication storage, and therapeutic and rehabilitative care using evidence-based practices. The contract includes a 12-month base year plus four additional 12-month ordering periods, covering September 2026 through August 2031. Contractors are required to demonstrate capability to provide a safe, supportive, and accessible environment compliant with applicable fire, safety, sanitation, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Staffing requirements include qualified personnel available around the clock and a full-time program manager responsible for contract performance with authority to manage operations and emergency decisions. The contractor must submit deliverables such as a Quality Control Business Plan, Staffing and Service Plan, and monthly Referral Reports to the VA liaison or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Inspections of the facility will be conducted by a multidisciplinary VA team before contract award and annually thereafter, with additional inspections possible. Invoicing will be based on occupied beds per diem and must be approved by VA officials before electronic submission via the Tungsten Network. The contractor must comply with federal security and privacy regulations, including personnel background investigations and adherence to information system security protocols. This solicitation does not include a set-aside designation, and responses must include detailed company and socioeconomic information, with specific requirements for veteran-owned small businesses. The contract location and operational requirements ensure alignment with VA standards to provide comprehensive care and support tailored to the needs of homeless veterans in the Eureka area.