How to respond to the VA Wichita Safe Haven sources-sought notice

What the VA is researching

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from qualified providers for a Safe Haven residential program serving homeless veterans in Wichita, Kansas. The facility must be within 25 miles of the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center and serve up to 20 veterans at a time.

This is a sources-sought notice, not a solicitation. The VA will use responses to understand potential providers and their business size classifications as it considers acquisition decisions. No contract will be awarded from this notice.

Deadline and what it means

The response deadline is November 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. The notice was published October 23, 2026.

A response to this notice is not a bid for a contract and will not count as a response to any later solicitation. The anticipated contract period is November 27, 2027, through November 26, 2032, with up to four 12-month options if exercised.

Who this opportunity may suit

This notice may suit community-based providers with an appropriate residential facility near the VA medical center and at least 18 months of direct experience serving people experiencing homelessness. The relevant category is healthcare, and the notice identifies NAICS 623220.

The program is intended for homeless veterans with complex needs, including chronic mental illness or substance use disorders. SDVOSB and VOSB respondents are encouraged to provide proof of verification in VIP.

How to access the notice

Click “View original source” above to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go directly to the notice.

You may need a free account to view documents, though an account is not required for every notice.

Prepare a clear, useful response

Explain your organization’s relevant experience serving homeless people and make clear how long you have provided direct services. Describe whether your facility is within the stated 25-mile radius and whether it can accommodate up to 20 veterans.

State your business size classification for NAICS 623220. If your firm is an SDVOSB or VOSB, include the verification proof encouraged by the notice. Keep the response focused on the VA’s market-research needs, and do not treat it as a substitute for responding to a future solicitation.

This notice says the VA will not reimburse response costs. Keep preparation effort proportionate to the information requested.