Q402--NCO 23 NH Corporate Concept/Public Announcement

PUBLIC NOTICE  Notification is hereby given to the public of the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) intent to field a concept that combine Nursing Home awards made in NCO 23 to single corporate entities when beneficial to VHA. The location of the concept will likely start in the Minneapolis VA Health Care System s geographical area as a pilot project in FY22. The concept may then expand to other Health Care Systems within the NCO 23/VISN 23 geographical area in mid-FY22 and FY23. The concept is limited to the NCO 23/VISN 23 geographic area at this time.  VHA would consider not implementing the concept if there were negative public perceptions or some reason not to pursue the concept is demonstrated.  Public comment is invited on the concept or other opportunities to combine nursing home contracts. Interested persons/parties will not be reimbursed for responses. Responses are completely voluntary.  Interested persons/parties may obtain more detailed information about this action and its specific location from Shea Colby, Division Chief by emailing [email protected] or calling (651) 293-3017 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.  business days Monday through Friday.  Comments about this concept should be submitted in writing to Shea Colby, Division Chief at the email address above within thirty (30) days of this notice.