Sources Sought Notice: 36C26126Q0671 | G099 | HCHV Central Coast | VA Palo Alto Health Care System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 is conducting market research through a sources sought announcement to identify qualified vendors capable of providing Health Care for Homeless Veterans Contract Emergency Residential Services in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, California. This effort is not a solicitation and no contract exists at this time; all information is preliminary and non-binding. The intended service involves 24/7 emergency residential care for up to eight homeless Veterans daily, offering room and board, medical case management, medication oversight, trauma-informed counseling, crisis intervention, and transitional housing and employment referrals, all aligned with VA-specific standards including the HCHV1 and HCHV2 performance metrics and mandatory compliance with the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, ADA accessibility, and VA information security protocols. The NAICS code is 624221 with a small business size standard of $13.5 million in annual receipts, and the contract will be structured as a five-year base-plus-options agreement beginning October 1, 2026, with performance measured on a per diem basis across 2,920 to 2,928 days per year depending on leap years, though no pricing or contract value has been established. Respondents must submit a capabilities statement via email to Austin.Mitts@va.gov by May 5, 2026, addressing 11 mandatory elements including Unique Entity Identifier, small business or SDVOSB/VOSB status verified in SBA’s DSBS, facility ownership or lease details, key personnel resumes, subcontracting plans, and estimated pricing. Key personnel including medical case managers, night/weekend managers, and licensed vocational nurses must be identified and may not be substituted during the first 90 days of performance. Contractors must meet stringent operational requirements: facility inspections by VA prior to award and annually, strict adherence to HIPAA and VA privacy rules, COVID-19 mitigation protocols, harm reduction care models, and inclusive policies for transgender Veterans and those with complex medical or legal histories. No services may be denied based on substance use, disability, legal status, or gender identity, and staff must be trained in crisis response, suicide prevention, and universal precautions. The contractor’s facility must be licensed, pass VA fire and safety inspections within 60 days of award, maintain 85% bed occupancy, and achieve a minimum 55% transition rate to independent housing. All submissions are confidential, and the government will not pay for