G099--Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Contracted Emergency Residential Services (CERS) Emergency Housing for San Joaquin County, CA
Department of Veterans Affairs · 261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
36C26127Q0061
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
624221
Product service code
G099
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-09-28
Response deadline
Oct 19, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
michael.alston@va.gov
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This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. The purpose of this Sources Sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes. The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award of a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. Any inquiries are to be made in writing by email to the point of contact, Michael Alston, Contract Specialist. Responses to this notice shall be sent by email to michael.alston@va.gov by the due date and time of October 19, 2026, by 10:00 a.m. PST. Description of requirement and submittal requirements are below Description: The Contractor shall provide for Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Contracted Emergency Residential Services (CERS) Emergency Housing program provides care, treatment and rehabilitative services to homeless Veterans in San Joaquin County, CA. The services provided to eligible homeless veterans include outreach, case management and housing services in accordance with the PWS. Reference the draft PWS for additional details. Service Area: San Joaquin County, CA Estimate Period of Performance: February 1, 2027 January 31, 2032 The Government requests capability statements and comments from interested businesses regarding the requirements described above. Responsible sources are encouraged to submit a response to this notice with a statement of interest on company letterhead. At a minimum, the following information shall be provided: Please see the Market Research Questions attachment. B.2 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Ordering Period One: PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: February 1, 2027 January 31, 2028 CLIN NO. Description QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL AMOUNT 0001 Provide 10 beds per day to Homeless Veterans on a per diem basis in accordance with the PWS in San Joaquin County, CA. (10 Beds x 365 Day = 3,650) 3,650 DY $ $ TOTAL FOR ORDERING PERIOD 1: $ Ordering Period Two: PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: February 1, 2028 January 31, 2029 CLIN NO. Description QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL AMOUNT 1001 Provide 10 beds per day to Homeless Veterans on a per diem basis in accordance with the PWS in San Joaquin County, CA. (10 Beds x 366 Day = 3,660) 3,660 DY $ $ TOTAL FOR ORDERING PERIOD 2: $ Ordering Period Three PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: February 1, 2029 January 31, 2030 CLIN NO. Description QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL AMOUNT 2001 Provide 10 beds per day to Homeless Veterans on a per diem basis in accordance with the PWS in San Joaquin County, CA. (10 Beds x 365 Day = 3,650) 3,650 DY $ $ TOTAL FOR ORDERING PERIOD 3: $ Ordering Period Four: PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: February 1, 2030 January 31, 2031 CLIN NO. Description QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL AMOUNT 3001 Provide 10 beds per day to Homeless Veterans on a per diem basis in accordance with the PWS in San Joaquin County, CA. (10 Beds x 365 Day = 3,650) 3,650 DY $ $ TOTAL FOR ORDERING PERIOD 4: $ Ordering Period Five: PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: February 1, 2031 January 31, 2032 CLIN NO. Description QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL AMOUNT 4001 Provide 10 beds per day to Homeless Veterans on a per diem basis in accordance with the PWS in San Joaquin County, CA. (10 Beds x 365 Day = 3,650) 3,650 DY $ $ TOTAL FOR ORDERING PERIOD 5: $ ORDERING PERIOD ONE: __________________ ORDERING PERIOD TWO: __________________ ORDERING PERIOD THREE: __________________ ORDERING PERIOD FOUR: __________________ ORDERING PERIOD FIVE: __________________ TOTAL FOR ALL ORDERING PERIODS: __________________
Contact
Point of contact
Michael Alston
Role
the contract specialist
Email
michael.alston@va.gov
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