Bid document



SUBJECT*

Contracted Residential Services - NWI Jesse Brown VAMC Intent to Sole Source Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*

53214-1476

SOLICITATION NUMBER*

36C25227Q0097

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE

11-20-2026 12:00 CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA

ARCHIVE

10 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS

N

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*

G099

NAICS CODE*

624229

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs
Great Lakes Acquisition Center
115 South 84th Street, Suite 101

Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer
Patrice Bond
[email protected]
414-379-2540

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DESCRIPTION

Contracted Residential Services (CRS)
On behalf of the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (JBVAMC), the Great Lakes Acquisition Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, intends to solicit and negotiate a sole source contract with Veterans Changing Services Inc. (VCS), Gary, Indiana, using the authority of Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per 41 USC §3304(a)(1) as implemented by RFO 6.103-1. The Contractor will provide temporary housing and supportive services in a community-based setting to healthcare-eligible Veterans who are experiencing homelessness. The intent of Contracted Residential Services (CRS) within the Northwest Indiana area will enhance the capacity to provide immediate and supportive shelter for unsheltered veterans. This initiative will facilitate subsequent case management, the formulation of permanent housing plans, and access to additional VA and other services, ultimately aligning with the organizational objective of ending homelessness. The period of performance is anticipated for the period of January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2031. VCS is the only vendor in Northwest Indiana capable of providing the required services under the VA CRS Program and that meets all VA requirements. The goals of the CRS Programs are to (1) rapidly stabilize Veterans’ medical, mental health, substance abuse and other psychosocial problems by expediting placement of these Veterans into safe, supportive emergency housing and (2) place Veterans in other longer-term or permanent housing situations, within 60 to 90 days, but no more than 180 days from the date of admission. CRS will be provided year-round, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week (24/7) to VA authorized beneficiaries, including men and women. General services provided by the contractor under the CRS program shall include, but not be limited to on-site supervision, an alcohol and drug-free environment, room and board, meal/snack services, health and hygiene products, a free functional laundry facility, and transportation. Supportive services shall include case management services that incorporate Harm Reduction and Motivational Interviewing principles and support mental health stabilization. Other services to be provided include enhancement of independent living skills, vocational training, employment services and assistance in obtaining permanent housing. VCS has met all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements for the operation of this program. VCS also has sufficient staff in numbers and positions to carry out the policies and responsibilities of the VA CRS Program. VCS staff members involved with the VA CRS Program are certified in CPR and First Aid, including use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and trained to integrate the Harm Reduction model and principles in veteran care plans.