Q402--644 | Ridgecrest | 20-Month CNH | 07/01/26 - 02/29/28
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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 Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS), has awarded a sole-source Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Community Nursing Home (CNH) Services to Ridgecrest Community Healthcare, LLC dba Ridgecrest Post Acute. The award, valued at up to $9,000,000.00, covers a 20-month period from July 1, 2026, to February 29, 2028.
Scope of Work
This contract provides comprehensive CNH services to assist Veterans in transitioning from hospital or domiciliary care back to the community, maintaining or restoring their health and well-being. Services include standard nursing care, physician visits, lab work, X-rays, room, and meals, tailored to medical, nursing, and psychosocial needs. A critical aspect is the provision of integrated behavioral health and skilled nursing care, particularly for Veterans with complex psychiatric conditions requiring a locked Institution for Mental Disease (IMD) setting.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA)
- Awardee: Ridgecrest Community Healthcare, LLC dba Ridgecrest Post Acute (UEI: C5VZAAZDQ3F3)
- Total Estimated Value: $9,000,000.00 (IDIQ Limit)
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 – February 29, 2028 (20 months)
- Ordering Periods:
- Period 1: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 ($5,400,000.00)
- Period 2: July 1, 2027 – February 29, 2028 ($3,600,000.00)
- Product Service Code (PSC): Q402 (Nursing Home, Long Term & Adult Day Care Services)
- NAICS Code: 623110
Justification for Sole Source
This award was made on a sole-source basis under Other Than Full and Open Competition, citing 41 U.S.C. § 1901 (FAR 6.302-1) due to "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." Market research indicated Ridgecrest Community Healthcare, LLC is the sole provider capable of meeting the specific needs of Veterans requiring integrated behavioral health and skilled nursing care in a locked IMD setting. The justification also emphasized avoiding disruption of care for 44 Veterans and the significant burden of relocation.
Additional Notes
The VA's Network Contracting Office 22 (NCO 22) executed this acquisition. The VA will continue to conduct market research to identify potential sources for future acquisitions in this area.