Bid guide
How to bid on Residential Treatment Services for Veterans Affairs
What the VA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research to find potential providers of residential treatment services. These services are for eligible beneficiaries of the San Francisco VA Health Care System.
The services include housing, three daily meals, laundry facilities, therapy and recovery support, medication management, case management, and transportation assistance. The VA intends for this work to be a five-year contract, starting around December 1, 2026, in San Francisco, California. This is an opportunity for small businesses to show their capabilities to the VA for future procurements.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research, not a direct solicitation for a contract. The deadline for responses is September 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. At this time, the VA will stop accepting submissions.
The VA will use the responses to help make decisions about future service procurements. Responding to this RFI does not guarantee a contract, nor does it obligate the government to issue a solicitation.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for businesses that can provide comprehensive residential treatment services, including therapeutic support, daily living assistance, and medication management. The VA specifically encourages Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and other small businesses to respond.
Firms with experience in healthcare, residential care, or social services, particularly those serving veteran populations, would be a good fit. The place of performance is San Francisco, California.
How to respond
To respond, you need to complete and submit the attached sources sought notice. This document should be sent via email to [email protected].
To access the opportunity and its documents, click “View original source” on the portal. 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 documents, though this is not always required.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Even though this is market research, a well-prepared response can highlight your firm's capabilities. Carefully review the draft performance work statement for full details on the required services. Ensure your response clearly addresses all aspects mentioned, such as residential room and board, meals, laundry, therapeutic services, medication management, and transportation support.
Clearly state your company's economic status, especially if you are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business or a Veteran-Owned Small Business, as the VA is specifically looking for these categories. Provide concise and relevant information about your experience and ability to perform the services in San Francisco for the intended five-year period. Focus on demonstrating your capacity to meet the needs of San Francisco VA Health Care System beneficiaries.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Veterans Affairs, Department of; the original posting controls.