Opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 16, is soliciting substance use disorder services housing for the Overton Brooks VAMC in Shreveport, Louisiana. This requirement is identified under solicitation number 36C25624Q0794 and falls under NAICS 623220 Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities and PSC G099 SOCIAL- OTHER. Responses are due by May 28, 2024, and should be directed to the point of contact, Thomas M Kovarovic. The solicitation includes six attachments, featuring a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, wage determinations, and contractor certification requirements.

The contractor will provide veterans with an alcohol- and drug-free residential environment that includes services beyond basic room and board. Primary responsibilities include introducing beneficiaries to recovery-based programs, providing supportive social activities, and monitoring medication compliance to enhance engagement in Department of Veterans Affairs treatment. Housing facilities are preferred to be located within a five-mile radius of the hospital to ensure proximity for emergencies and feasible transportation for meetings.

Contracted services also encompass access to basic health and hygiene maintenance, laundry appliances and materials, and other necessary supplies at no additional charge. These services are specifically authorized for beneficiaries requiring rehabilitative support and specialized housing. The performance period and specific operational terms are detailed across the solicitation documents, which were updated on May 14, 2024.