Q201--Sources Sought | Boots on the Ground Pacific Basin for the CPIVH
Overview
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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) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) is conducting market research through this Sources Sought announcement to identify vendors capable of providing "Boots on the Ground" services for the Center for Pacific Islander Veterans Health (CPIVH). These services aim to support outreach and engagement for Veterans in the Pacific Basin, Hawaii, the continental U.S., and U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands. This is for information gathering only; no solicitation is currently available. Responses are due by June 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
The services, detailed in the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), require contractors to act as authorized representatives of CPIVH. Key tasks include:
- Developing culturally tailored outreach plans.
- Promoting VHA services and benefits to Veterans.
- Creating and pilot-testing assessment tools for healthcare needs and community resources.
- Developing and delivering training for Community Health Workers (CHWs).
- Building a database for assessment results and training outcomes.
- Recruiting, training, and supervising CHWs integrated into communities.
Contractors must demonstrate extensive experience in health outreach within Pacific Island cultures and Veteran communities, proven CHW recruitment/training, and VHA knowledge.
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors must email responses to Lydia.anderson@va.gov by the deadline. Submissions must include:
- Company's Socioeconomic Status (e.g., small business, SDVOSB, VOSB) and SBA registration status if applicable.
- Legal name and Unique Entity ID (SAM).
- Primary point of contact information.
- A comprehensive Capabilities Statement.
- Description of experience in providing similar "Boots on the Ground" services.
- List of similar government and commercial projects.
- Details on adherence to Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14 and 52.219-27), specifying actions performed by prime personnel vs. subcontractors and approximate subcontracting percentages.
- GSA Contract Number, if applicable.
- Confirmation of ability and capacity to fulfill services in all four specified locations (Pacific Basin, Neighbor Island, Continental U.S., Oahu, HI).
- A price estimate.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 624190 (Other Individual and Family Services), Small Business Size Standard: $16 Million
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, 10:00 AM PST
- Published: June 3, 2026
- Anticipated Period of Performance: Base year: September 30, 2026 – September 29, 2027
Eligibility & Evaluation
This market research is open to all vendors, regardless of business size. The VA will use responses to determine procurement strategy and potential business type decisions. Failure to provide all requested information will result in a non-responsive submission. Contractors must have an active registration in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
This announcement is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to award a contract. The Government will not pay for information submitted.