VA Long Beach Healthcare System 10-Bed Transitional Housing and Supportive Services Amendment 0002   2

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS General Information Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 36C26225R0114 Posted Date: 11/19/2025 Response Date: 12/31/2025 Product or Service Code: G004 Social Social Rehabilitation Set Aside (SDVOSB/VOSB): Full and Open Competition (FOC) NAICS Code: 623220 Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities Contracting Office Address Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; 36C26225R0114 is being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is a "request for proposals (RFP),". The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 623330 Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities, with a small business size standard of $19 Million. The Department of Veteran Affairs, VA Long Beach Healthcare System hereafter referred to as VALBHS, is located at 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA, 90822 requires a Contractor to provide contracted HCHV transitional housing and supportive services to homeless veteran through a Contracted Emergency Transitional Services (CERS) model of transitional care at a facility located within the city of Long Beach, CA or located within twenty (20) miles in Orange County (OC), CA lines, in any geographical direction from the VALBHS, 5901 East 7th Street Long Beach CA 90802. These services are to be provided to homeless Veterans as defined in the Statement of Work (SOW). Contracted Emergency Transitional Services programs target and prioritize homeless Veterans transitioning from street homelessness, Veterans being discharged from institutions, and Veterans who recently became homeless and require safe and stable living arrangements while they seek permanent housing. CERS Programs, either directly or through linkage with community and other VA services, provide time-limited services such as supporting mental health stabilization, SUD treatment services, enhancement of independent living skills, vocational training, and employment services. Emphasis is placed on referral and placement in permanent housing or longer-term transitional programs utilizing VA and/or community resources. The lengths of stay in CERS typically do not exceed 90 days but do have the option to extend up to 180 days based on clinical need. Eligibility will be determined by the VA, based on veteran status, meeting the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act definition of homelessness and an assessment by the VA HCHV program resulting in a determination of making the Veteran highly vulnerable and requiring CERS services. SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS: RFP 36C26225R0114 - VALBHS Transitional Housing Solicitation D.1 Price Worksheet D.2 Reference Contract Worksheet D.3 Wage Determination WD 2015 - 5629 Rev. 27 D.4 Contractor Certification - Immigration and Nationality Act Of 1952 D.5 VHA Directive 1162.04 CRS Directive 2.22 D.6 Catchment Map

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHS), is seeking a contractor to provide transitional housing and supportive services for homeless veterans. This initiative aims to assist veterans transitioning from homelessness, particularly those being discharged from institutions or who have recently become homeless, by offering safe and stable living arrangements while they seek permanent housing.

The contract is structured under the Contracted Emergency Transitional Services (CERS) model, which emphasizes mental health stabilization, substance use disorder treatment, and vocational training.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for providing HCHV transitional housing and supportive services through the CERS model. Key tasks include:
1. Providing time-limited services to homeless veterans, focusing on mental health stabilization and substance use disorder treatment.
2. Enhancing independent living skills and offering vocational training and employment services.
3. Facilitating referrals and placements into permanent housing or longer-term transitional programs utilizing VA and community resources.
4. Conducting assessments to determine eligibility based on veteran status and vulnerability as defined by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
5. Developing Individual Service Plans (ISPs) within three days of program admission, with regular reviews every 30 days.
6. Conducting weekly case management meetings with veterans to discuss objectives outlined in their ISPs.
7. Providing crisis management interventions when necessary, including screening for suicidal or homicidal risks.
8. Maintaining individual clinical records for each veteran served under this contract, ensuring compliance with confidentiality regulations.
9. Assisting veterans in completing housing applications and obtaining necessary documentation for benefits.
10. Providing transportation for veterans to appointments related to their care and housing placements.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a period that typically does not exceed 90 days but may extend up to 180 days based on clinical needs.

Place of Performance
Services will be provided at a facility located within the city of Long Beach, CA or within twenty (20) miles in Orange County, CA.