G004--8 Low Barrier CERS Shelter Beds

VA Maine Healthcare System is issuing a full‑and‑open competition RFQ (NAICS 624221, FSC/PSC G004) for a firm‑fixed‑price contract to provide up to eight (8) low‑barrier emergency shelter beds for homeless veterans. The award will include a base year and four one‑year option periods, with quotations required for each year (8 beds per day, 365 days). The contractor must supply all resources needed to operate the beds in accordance with the Statement of Work, which follows a “Housing First” model, requires written housing‑needs assessments, financial and discharge plans, individual care plans, and final resident summaries. Compliance with VAAR clauses (e.g., personal identity verification, information security, safety and health, liquidated damages for data breach, Executive Order 13899) and FAR 12.202 provisions is mandatory, and quotes must include a statement accepting the solicitation’s terms or identifying any exceptions. Key contract requirements include: (1) submission of a contingency plan addressing loss or inability of contractor personnel to perform; (2) an admission process with fair, objective, written eligibility criteria that complies with state and federal law, provides verbal and written reasons for non‑acceptance (except when denial is due to bed unavailability), and makes eligibility information available at intake; (3) establishment of reasonable day‑to‑day rules for veterans, free from religious discrimination per 38 CFR 17.707(b); and (4) inclusion of the required statement on acceptance of solicitation terms in the quote. The solicitation does not include a separate written solicitation document; quotes are the sole response required.

Notice ID

4a6cab29bffb4315bf675893c5c1caea

Solicitation Number

36C24126Q0292

NAICS Code

624221

Classification Code

G004