644 | Ridgecrest | 20-Month CNH | 07/01/26 - 02/29/28   2

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 22 and the Phoenix Veteran Affairs Health Care System (PVAHCS), is executing a sole-source contract for Community Nursing Home (CNH) services. This contract aims to support Veterans whose primary residence is a nursing home, in alignment with the VA's policy that allows nursing home care to be provided at the VA's expense. The goal of this contract is to ensure that Veterans receive necessary care in their community, maintaining or restoring their health and well-being.

Work Details
The services required under this contract include comprehensive nursing home care tailored to the medical, nursing, and psychosocial needs of Veterans. Specific tasks include:
- Providing room and meals;
- Delivering standard nursing care;
- Facilitating physician visits;
- Conducting lab work and x-rays at the same frequency as for other patients.

The CNH program assists Veterans transitioning from hospital or domiciliary care to community living, with a particular emphasis on specialty care services. The total estimated value of the contract is $9,000,000.00 for a duration of 20 months, divided into two ordering periods: $5,400,000.00 for the first year and $3,600,000.00 for the subsequent eight months.

Period of Performance
The contract period runs from July 1, 2026 through February 29, 2028, with two ordering periods: one year followed by eight months.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at Ridgecrest Community Healthcare, LLC located in Phoenix, AZ.

Bidder Requirements
The contractor must possess unique qualifications that justify a sole-source award. Ridgecrest Community Healthcare, LLC is uniquely equipped to treat Veterans with severe mental health issues due to its integrated model that combines behavioral health and skilled nursing capabilities. The facility meets VA quality of care standards and is certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Additionally, relocating current residents would disrupt their treatment plans and incur additional costs.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior CNH work for the Phoenix VA Health Care System awarded to Ridgecrest Community Healthcare under contract 36C26225D0070-36C26225N0803 (2-month task order extension modification) with a stated value of $750,000 for 07/01/25–08/31/25. The prior effort is described as community nursing home (CNH) services for PVAHCS, which aligns closely with the current requirement for continued CNH nursing home care and related clinical support at the Ridgecrest facility. A closely related prior award also exists for CNH services in support of PVAHCS (RIM Country Rehab, $198,218, 12/01/25–05/31/26), suggesting continuity of CNH service needs at this location.