G004--Emergency Residential and Case Management Services- VA New Jersey Health Care System- Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the VA New Jersey Health Care System, is soliciting proposals for Emergency Residential and Case Management Services for homeless Veterans under the Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program. This unrestricted opportunity requires contractors to provide housing and comprehensive support services at their own facilities in Northern or Central New Jersey. Offers are due by June 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide emergency residential housing and case management for up to 30 homeless Veterans. Services include:
- Residential Care: Room and board, three daily meals plus snacks, laundry facilities, computer/internet access, hygiene supplies, and transportation.
- Therapeutic Services: Psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, housing placement assistance, mental health stabilization, substance use disorder treatment, independent living skills, vocational training, and employment services.
- Facility Requirements: Must meet safety, sanitation, and accessibility standards, including ADA compliance for at least 33% of beds. Facilities must be centrally located, near public transportation and employment areas, within specific New Jersey counties (Bergen, Elizabeth, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Warren).
- Staffing: 24/7 staffing, including a full-time administrative staff member and a Director on-call. Staff must complete specific training (CPR, HIPAA, PMDB).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (RFQ 36C24226Q0118)
- Period of Performance: Base period from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with four one-year option periods.
- Maximum Value: Up to $11,000,000.00.
- Guaranteed Minimum: $25,000.00 for the base period.
- Pricing: Per eligible Veteran, per day rate.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 624221 (Temporary Shelters) with a size standard of $13.5 Million.
- Product Service Code: G004 (Social Rehabilitation Services)
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: June 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email in PDF format to Danelle.Wassink@va.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability (most important), Past Performance, SDVOSB/VOSB Status, and Price. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.
- Required Registrations: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Key Attachments & Compliance
Bidders must review several attachments for compliance and submission requirements:
- D.11 KEY PERSONNEL.xlsx: Requires details on proposed key personnel and their qualifications.
- D.3 PAST PERFORMANCE REFERENCES.pdf: Requires three relevant past performance references.
- D.2 CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION - IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT.pdf: Mandatory certification of compliance with immigration laws and E-Verify.
- D.7 INSPECTION PACKET.pdf & D.9 MEDICATION REVIEW FORM.pdf: Outline facility inspection criteria and medication management standards.
- D.10 INCIDENT REPORT.pdf & D.8 REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF PER DIEM.pdf: Detail required reporting procedures and processes for per diem extensions.
- D.4 WAGE DETERMINATIONS.pdf: Provides Service Contract Act wage rates for New Jersey, crucial for pricing.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Danelle C Wassink, Contract Specialist, Danelle.Wassink@va.gov.