G099--Contracted Residential Services - NWI Jesse Brown VAMC Intent to Sole Source Notice

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 product