Solicitation Notice Page 3 of 3 Solicitation Notice Solicitation Notice Page 1 of 3 THIS IS A SOLICITATION NOTICE Solicitation Number: 36C24724R0079 The solicitation is issued on an unrestricted basis all businesses are invited to participate. The NAICS code is 623110, Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) with a $34M size standard. The solicitation will be issued as an open and continuous basis and will be available to vendors from the date of issuance of the solicitation and continuing for one year. During that period all interested parties are invited to submit a proposal for consideration. It is anticipated that the solicitation will be issued on/about June 20, 2024. This acquisition is to provide Community Nursing Home (CNH) services in the Birmingham VAMC catchment area. The following counties are included in this catchment area: Lauderdale, Morgan, Colbert, Marshall, Franklin, Dekalb, Limestone, Cherokee, Lawrence, Etowah, Winston, Calhoun, Walker, Cleburne, Madison, Clay, Jackson, Talladega, Shelby, Jefferson, Blount, Cullman, St Clair and Lawrence counties. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies and services, at the per diem rates for the Levels of Care specified.  Nursing home facilities in the CNH program shall ensure that care meets the health needs and promotes the maximum well-being of VA patients. Nursing home care will be furnished to ensure the total medical, nursing, and psychosocial needs of VA beneficiaries. All nursing home facilities in VA s CNH program must have current Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) certification (Medicare and/or Medicaid) and a state nursing home license. VA often has a particular need for specialty care services in the CNH program. The VA requires CNHs to have bed capacity to ensure their ability to take referrals when requested. The CNH also must be able to accept VA referrals in a timely fashion (ideally within 24 hours of request). Provider visits will be available at the rate of one (1) visit per month. Laboratory, x-ray, and other special services will be available to VA patients as needed. In addition, the care provided will include room, meals, nursing care, and other services or supplies commensurate with the VA-authorized level of care, without extra charge. Duly authorized representatives of VA will provide quality oversight visits to veterans placed to assure continuity of care and to assist in the veterans transition back into the community, when applicable.  It is anticipated that single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts will be awarded from this solicitation. The capacity of each IDIQ will be based on the estimated value for a Nursing Home in each specific county and will range from $750,000 to $3,000,000. The period of performance for each IDIQ will be based on the award date and will continue for 5 years. Any questions regarding this acquisition can be directed to Contract Specialist William Prenzler William.prenzler@va.gov and Contracting Officer Laurinda Millage Laurinda.millage@va.gov .
