Opportunity
SAM #36C26126Q0638
Sober Living Environment Services for Veterans with Substance Use Disorder in Lodi, California
Buyer
VA Network Contracting Office 21
Posted
April 21, 2026
Respond By
May 12, 2026
Identifier
36C26126Q0638
NAICS
623220
The Department of Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is seeking vendors to provide Sober Living Environment (SLE) services for Veterans with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in Lodi, California. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21) - VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Sober Living Environment (SLE) services for Veterans with SUD - Facility must be located in Lodi, California - Estimated 24 beds required - 24/7 room and board, including bed, linens, three nutritious meals daily (with dietary accommodations), laundry services - Case management and counseling (minimum three sessions per month) - Recovery support activities, medication management, group activities, discharge planning, and VA coordination - Transportation support to Intensive Outpatient Program appointments - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Facility must be licensed in California and comply with safety, health, and ADA standards - Contractor must demonstrate experience serving Veterans with SUD - Focus on supportive services tailored to Veterans - Quality assurance and security requirements specified - Period of Performance: - Five years total: base year plus four one-year option periods - Place of Performance: - Facility must be in Lodi, California - Services support the VA Northern California Health Care System
Description
Sources Sought Synopsis
The purpose of this Sources Sought Synopsis is to assist in our decision-making process for a service procurement. This is not a solicitation, nor a request for quotes or proposals. Responses to this sources sought synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions.
The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award of a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is conducting market research to identify potential vendors that can provide the general requirements below.
General Requirements
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, has a requirement for a Sober Living Environment (SLE) for Veterans with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in Lodi, California for VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS).
The Department of Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) located in Northern California requires SLE SUD Services in Lodi, California for Veterans. Contractor shall primarily focus on providing a sober living environment with SUD and supportive services for Veterans. Contractor should have a facility located Lodi, California. Please review the draft performance work statement for full description of requirements.
Place of Performance: VA Northern California Healthcare System: Lodi, California
Period of Performance: The intended period of performance will be for 5 years, which may approximately begin around September 1, 2026.
Response Method: Please complete attached Sources Sought Notice