X--Innovations Proposal to provide supportive housing to veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System, intends to negotiate a sole source procurement with Francis Properties LLC to provide supportive housing for homeless veterans. This requirement supports veterans enrolled in a substance abuse disorder program within the Lincoln, Nebraska, area. The contract serves as a continuation of a one-year pilot program that concluded on September 30, 2009. The agency cites 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 as the authority for this action, asserting that only one responsible source can satisfy the specific requirements for these services.

This combined synopsis and solicitation is identified by solicitation number VA-263-10-RQ-0010 and is classified under NAICS 721310, Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps, and PSC code X. The notice specifies an SBA set-aside. Network Contract Office 23 (36C263) is managing the acquisition, with Patrice Pittman serving as the contract specialist. While this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, firms capable of meeting the requirements may submit written notification and supporting evidence to the Contracting Officer.

The response deadline for this notice is November 19, 2009, according to the metadata, while the description specifies that supporting evidence must be furnished by November 25, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. CST. Information received will be used to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. In the absence of viable responses, the Department of Veterans Affairs will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Francis Properties LLC. No attachments are associated with this notice.