This Sources sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this notice is marked as proprietary and will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice. This notice is being issued in an attempt to determine the level of interest among all socioeconomic groups. Responses will assist VA planners in determining an appropriate acquisition and set-aside strategy which best fits VA requirements. The Lebanon VA Medical Center (LVAMC) located at 1700 South Lincoln Ave, Lebanon, PA 17042 and the Schuylkill Community Based Outpatient Clinic, 1410 Laurel Blvd Ste 2, Pottsville, PA 17901 is performing market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified (1) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business; (2) Veteran Owned Small Business; (3) Small or emerging small business firms; or (4) large business firms to set aside a multiple award contract. The contractor shall provide services to Veterans for whom such care is specifically authorized by the VA. The contractor shall provide residential placement and personal care services not to exceed twenty (20) veterans per day under the Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) program, for a five (5) year performance period, in accordance with all terms and conditions, provisions and requirements listed herein for the all-inclusive rate. This rate is inclusive of all services as may be necessary in the treatment of the Veteran to include transportation to healthcare appointments and meetings. Unless specifically excluded in this contract, the per diem rate established will include the services listed in this document and will also include all services normally provided other residents by the facility without extra charge. The contractor facility will not be used for detoxification or other hospital level treatment. The contractor facility shall be located within the catchment area of a 25-mile radius from the Schuylkill Community Based Outpatient Clinic, 1410 Laurel Blvd Ste 2, Pottsville, PA 17901-1427. See the attached PWS for a full description of required services. The anticipated period of performance is five (5) years, with task orders to be issued as services are required. All interested firms who can meet the requirement should respond, in writing, and provide the following: 1. Describe your interest, including your capability to provide this service. 2. Indicate which socioeconomic business category for which you qualify. 3. Include the full address of the housing/facility. 4. Indicate if you provide residential or emergency transitional housing or both? 5. What is the cost for a bed per day at your facility and what does this cost include? Provide this information to the Contracting Officer, Stefanie Carter at stefanie.carter3@va.gov no later than 03:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Solicitation 36C24424Q0009 Lebanon VAMC Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Services has been assigned and should be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement. The NAICS Code 624221 is applicable to this acquisition, with a Business Size Standard of $11.0 M. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract.

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