Description
The VA Salisbury Health Care System is conducting a market research (Sources Sought) to identify qualified vendors who can operate a Medical Respite Transitional Housing program for homeless veterans in central North Carolina. The contractor must provide accessible housing (minimum 140 sq ft for two adults), three nutritious meals daily, laundry, hygiene supplies, case management, therapeutic group activities, medication management, transportation, and support services aimed at transitioning veterans to permanent housing. The facility must be within 50 mi of the Salisbury VA Medical Center, meet ADA and fire‑safety standards, and be able to accommodate skilled home‑health services. Length of stay is up to 60 days (extendable to 6 months). Vendors must submit a capability statement, SAM UEI, NAICS 623220, and socioeconomic classifications by 10 AM EDT 11 Sep 2026.
• Target population: homeless veterans needing medical respite (not acute hospital care).
• Service scope: housing, meals, case management, therapeutic activities, medication storage, transportation, income‑building assistance.
• Facility requirements: community‑based, licensed, ADA‑compliant, fire‑code compliant, with on‑site staff 24/7.
• Performance metrics: ≥55 % exits to permanent housing, <20 % negative exits, ≥85 % bed occupancy, ≤60 day average stay.
• Contract type: market research (Sources Sought) – no award guaranteed.