G--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD CONTRACT RESIDENTAL SUPPORT SERVICES

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center, Tacoma, WA intends to negotiate a commercial (FAR Part 12) Sole Source contract under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The VA intends to award a Residential Support Services Contract to Archdiocesan Housing Authority, Seattle WA. Archdiocesan is a women only facility and will supply rooms for two Female Veterans at their Dorothy Day House location. Extensive market research has been conducted on twelve residential facilities of which each failed to meet requirements in at least one essential area below: * Immediate access to bus route for transportation to and from the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System (VAPSHCS) Seattle WA. * Services to beneficiaries specifically authorized by VAPSHCS. * VA approved facility. * Rooms with closet, bed, dresser and toilet. * Community kitchen area where food can be stored and meals prepared. * Shared bath with shower area and shared laundry facilities. * Access to Resident Services Manager who refers clients to services and future suitable housing options; develops job training resources and placements. * Assistance in learning, testing and internalizing knowledge of the recovery process from homelessness. * Immediate access to counselor for help with mental health needs, self care and coping skills. * Access to telephone for communication purposes. * Access to Residential Program Staff, 24/7 (on the premise or on call) who can handle administrative duties and emergencies. * Established system for the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct utilization review audits for the purpose of verifying the quality of patient care rendered to veterans; assures the confidentiality of patient record information and to determine the completeness and accuracy of financial records. * Housing and supportive services are discrimination free. The proposed contractor, Archdiocesan Housing Authority Dorothys House is the only source capable of meeting the residential support and services requirements for our Female Veterans. A justification for other than full and open competition is prepared in support of this acquisition. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Applicable NAICS code is 624229. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing by e-mails addressed to [email protected] or by phone at 253.583.2169. Responses will be accepted no later than 4:30 PM (EST) on June 22, 2009.