How to bid on HCHV Residential Services for SUD and Mental Health with the VA

What the VA is buying

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking residential healthcare services for homeless veterans. These services will address substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health needs within Sacramento, Placer, or Yolo County, California. The VA plans to award a single Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for these services.

Key dates and deadlines

This solicitation was published on July 24, 2026. All responses are due by August 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. If you have questions about the solicitation, they must be submitted at least three days before this deadline. Questions should be sent to [email protected] with the subject line "36C26126Q1008 - Question".

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for professional healthcare providers specializing in residential services for substance use disorder and mental health. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 623220, which has a size standard of $19 million. There is no set-aside for this contract, meaning businesses of all sizes can compete. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible for an award.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click the "View original source" link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required. Be sure to carefully read FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors and VAAR 852.273-73 Evaluation - Health-Care Resources, as failure to do so may result in your response being excluded. Vendors are responsible for checking SAM.gov for any amendments to the solicitation and must acknowledge all amendments.

Tips for a competitive response

When preparing your response, ensure it directly addresses all requirements outlined in the performance work statement. Pay close attention to the instructions for offerors and evaluation criteria specific to healthcare resources. Clearly demonstrate your firm's experience and capability in providing residential services for substance use disorder and mental health, particularly for homeless populations.

Since this is an IDIQ contract, highlight your capacity to provide consistent, high-quality services over the contract period. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and up-to-date. Submit any questions well before the deadline to allow time for the VA to respond via an amendment, and remember to acknowledge all amendments when submitting your final proposal.