Q402--644 | Ridgecrest | 20-Month CNH | 07/01/26 - 02/29/28
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
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Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Network Contracting Office 22, has awarded a sole-source Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Ridgecrest Community Healthcare, LLC dba Ridgecrest Post Acute for Community Nursing Home (CNH) Services in Ridgecrest. The contract, valued at $9,000,000.00, covers a period from July 1, 2026, to February 29, 2028.
Scope of Work
The VA CNH Program aims to assist Veterans in transitioning from hospital, nursing home, or domiciliary care to the community, maintaining or restoring their health and well-being. Services include comprehensive nursing home care tailored to medical, nursing, and psychosocial needs. This encompasses room, meals, standard nursing care, physician visits, lab work, and X-rays.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA).
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, through February 29, 2028 (1 year, 8 months).
- Estimated Total Value: $9,000,000.00 (IDIQ Limit).
- Ordering Period 1: July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027 ($5,400,000.00).
- Ordering Period 2: July 1, 2027, to February 29, 2028 ($3,600,000.00).
- Award Date: May 29, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
Justification for Sole Source
This award was made on a sole-source basis, citing "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements" under 41 U.S.C. § 1901 (FAR 6.302-1). Market research indicated a scarcity of qualified providers, particularly those capable of meeting the specific needs of Veterans with complex psychiatric conditions requiring a locked Institution for Mental Disease (IMD) setting. Ridgecrest Community Healthcare, LLC was identified as the sole source due to its unique ability to provide integrated behavioral health and skilled nursing care, its location, and the critical need to avoid disrupting patient care for 44 Veterans. Relocating these Veterans would cause significant burden, financial hardship, and potential interruption of treatment.
Additional Notes
The VA will continue to conduct market research to identify potential sources for future acquisitions for these services.