Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Services, Boise Idaho VAMC

Amendment / Modification

• Incorporates FAR 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026)", into the solicitation.

• The referenced FAR clause is added to the solicitation.

• All other clauses and provisions remain unchanged.

• Proposal deadlines or requirements are not explicitly stated as being modified by this amendment, but bidders should review the incorporated clause for any potential impact on their proposals.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To provide transitional housing and supportive services for homeless veterans requiring a transition program, accommodating ten (10) beds for room and board.

• Provide room and board for 10 veterans, including furnishings and linens.

• Provide two balanced meals daily and nutritious snacks.

• Offer laundry facilities for residents.

• Provide personal hygiene items.

• Offer supportive services including structured group activities, health and hygiene instruction, medication storage, support for an alcohol/drug-free lifestyle, and assistance with transportation to appointments.

• Services are to be provided 7 days a week, including Federal Holidays.

• Availability of 10 beds for homeless veterans (100%)

• Unplanned discharges back to a homeless situation (95%)

• Injury to veterans while in contractor's care (100% for minor injuries reported monthly, immediate reporting for major injuries)

• Resolution of veteran complaints (90% or greater)

• Timeliness in response to information requests (within 3 days)

• Period of Performance: One year base period with four (4) one-year options.

• Place of Performance: Within 10 miles of the Boise VA Medical Center.

• Facility must be equipped with operational air conditioning/heating, be clean, and have functioning safety equipment (first aid kit, fire extinguisher, alarms).

• Contractor must comply with VA policies, including safety, patient care, infection control, and information security.

• Contractor personnel must not have access to VA sensitive or computer information and will not require routine access to VA Facilities; intermittent access will be escorted.

• Contractor must review the OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities and certify compliance with HIPAA.

• Contractor must provide documentation of Tuberculosis Testing (PPD) for all personnel.

• Contractor must comply with OSHA regulations regarding occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

• Contractor must provide a Certificate of Insurance for bodily injury and property damage liability.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial services, specifically "Lodging for eligible beneficiaries for the Portland VA Medical Center." The government anticipates awarding five-year, firm-fixed-price, Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contracts. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 624229, with a small business size standard of $19 Million. The Product Service Code (PSC) is G004. The procurement is being conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Healthcare Administration, Regional Procurement Office West, Network Contracting Office 20.

The core service required is "Health Care for Homeless Veteran Services" for the Boise VA Medical Center, as detailed in the included Statement of Work (SOW). This includes providing transitional housing for homeless veterans, accommodating ten (10) beds for room and board. Specific tasks include:

• Providing beds, restroom, bath, and kitchen facilities with related furnishings.

• Ensuring adequate security measures.

• Providing two balanced meals daily and snacks daily.

• Providing personal hygiene items, first aid supplies, and storage.

• Furnishing laundry facilities.

• Offering supportive services as determined by a veteran's plan, including structured group activities, health/hygiene instruction, locked medication storage, supportive social services, and support for an alcohol/drug-free lifestyle.

• Providing veteran service 7 days a week, including Federal Holidays.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: Five years, from 6/1/2026 to 5/31/2031.

• Minimum Contract Value: $5,000.00

• Maximum Contract Value: $7,500,000.00

• Offers must be submitted to james.harris13@va.gov by the specified due date and time (05-06-2026 at 13:00).

• Telephone calls will not be accepted for submissions.

• Evaluation will be based on Price and Past Performance, with technical and past performance combined being equal to price.

• NAICS code: 624229

• Small business size standard: $19 Million

• The solicitation does not explicitly state a set-aside, but it is a Request for Quote (RFQ).

• The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06, effective November 19th, 2025.

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation document will not be issued.