Guardianship Service for VA Maine Health Care System

Project ID: 36C24126Q0546 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	VISN 1: New England Healthcare System
Deadline	06/08/26
Posted	06/02/26
Estimated Value	$50,000 - $250,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	541110 - Offices of Lawyers
PSC	R418 - Support- Professional: Legal
Location	VA Maine Healthcare System 1 VA Center Augusta & Togus, ME 04330-6795 United States

Description

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This is a Sources Sought Notice. This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking potential vendors for a requirement for Guardianship Services for the VA Maine Healthcare System. The applicable NAICS code is 541110. The PSC is R418. The authority for this action is RFO FAR 12.201: Solicitation procedures and fulfills RFO FAR Part 5: Publicizing contract actions. This is a Sources Sought notice synopsizing an upcoming potential RFQ solicitation to satisfy the requirements of RFO FAR 5.101. All interested parties should register via SAM.gov interested vendors list. It is the responsibility of the offeror to monitor and download amendments from SAM.gov Contract Opportunities, which may be issued to this solicitation. In accordance with RFO FAR 52.204-7, RFO FAR 2.101, and VAAR 802.101, prospective firms must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov), and in VetCert (Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov)) databases prior to award. (Note: In accordance with Public Law 109-461, 38 USC 8127, and NDAA 2021, all vendors claiming Small Business status in accordance with the Veteran's First Contracting Program must be VERIFIED by the Small Business Administration (SBA)). Also, to qualify for a VA contract, vendor must be vendorized by completing Form 10091 at URL https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/ . Interested persons may contact the Contracting Specialist via email at Paula.Doerfler@va.gov regarding this procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking potential vendors for Guardianship Services for the VA Maine Healthcare System. The goal of this contract is to provide quality guardianship services to veterans in need, ensuring that they receive appropriate decision-making support and care. This initiative aligns with the VA's mission to serve and honor America's veterans by providing them with necessary health care and supportive services. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for presenting cases for guardianship, obtaining decision-making appointed persons or agencies, and ensuring that all referred veterans receive court-appointed decision makers. The contractor must employ sufficient personnel qualified by education and training to provide basic services. Key performance measures include: 1) 100% of veterans will have guardians appointed that assist in placement to appropriate next level of care facilities; 2) Monthly meetings for the first four months to discuss guardianship referrals, transitioning to quarterly reviews thereafter; 3) Documentation in Care Plans and Case Management Notes; 4) Quality assurance through direct observation, periodic inspections, progress meetings, and addressing complaints from agency personnel. The contractor must also develop a comprehensive quality control program approved at the beginning of the contract. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided) Place of Performance VA Maine Healthcare System located at 1 VA Center, Augusta & Togus ME, 04330-6795, USA. Bidder Requirements Vendors claiming Small Business status under the Veteran's First Contracting Program must be verified by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Additionally, contractors must complete Form 10091 to qualify for a VA contract.

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