Description
The Department of Veteran Affairs is seeking community nursing home services for eligible veterans in the Louisiana, Arkansas, and East Texas catchment area of the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center. The contract will be a multiple award, indefinite delivery contract with a minimum value of $500 and a maximum value of $49,000,000. The contractor will be required to provide nursing home care, including room, meals, nursing care, and other services, to veterans at VA-approved rates. The contractor must have a current Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services certification and a state nursing home license. The contract will have an ordering period of up to five years, with the option to extend services for an additional six months if the award of a follow-on contract is delayed. Key services to be provided include:
• Nursing home care, including room, meals, and nursing care
• Primary medical care, provider visits, and specialty consultations
• Laboratory, x-ray, and other special services as needed
• Rehabilitation therapy, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy
• Emergency care and transportation
• HIPAA compliance and adherence to VA policies and procedures
The contractor will be required to submit invoices electronically and to cooperate with VA staff in the referral of veterans for care. The contractor must also maintain a current and unrestricted state license to operate as a skilled nursing facility and must report any changes in licensure status to the VA immediately.