VA awards $230K for Nursing Care Facilities in Arizona to Ridgecrest Healthcare, LLC

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $229,983 ($230.0K)

Contractor: Ridgecrest Community Healthcare, LLC

Awarding Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs

Start Date: 2026-02-22

End Date: 2026-02-28

Contract Duration: 6 days

Daily Burn Rate: $38.3K/day

Competition Type: NOT COMPETED

Pricing Type: FIXED PRICE WITH ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT

Sector: Healthcare

Official Description: EXPRESS REPORT: FY26 FEB 22-28 STATION 644

Place of Performance

Location: PHOENIX, MARICOPA County, ARIZONA, 85012

State: Arizona Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $229,983.2 to RIDGECREST COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE, LLC for work described as: EXPRESS REPORT: FY26 FEB 22-28 STATION 644 Key points: 1. Spending is concentrated in the Nursing Care Facilities sector. 2. The contract was not competed, raising potential value concerns. 3. The award is a delivery order under an unspecified contract. 4. The small business status of the awardee is not indicated.

Value Assessment

Rating: questionable

The award amount of $230K for a 6-month period appears high for a single delivery order without clear competition. Benchmarking against similar nursing care facility contracts is needed to assess value.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: unknown

The contract was not competed, which limits price discovery and potentially leads to higher costs for taxpayers. The rationale for not competing is not provided.

Taxpayer Impact: The lack of competition may result in the government paying more than necessary for these nursing care services.

Public Impact

Veterans in Arizona will receive nursing care services. The specific facility location within Arizona is not detailed. The duration of the delivery order is short (6 months).

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Lack of competition
Unclear contract vehicle
Potential for overpayment

Positive Signals

Provides essential nursing care services to veterans

Sector Analysis

This award falls within the Healthcare sector, specifically Nursing Care Facilities. Spending in this area is critical for veteran healthcare, but competition is vital to ensure cost-effectiveness.

Small Business Impact

The data does not indicate whether Ridgecrest Community Healthcare, LLC is a small business. Further analysis is needed to determine if small business participation goals were met.

Oversight & Accountability

The Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for this award. Oversight should focus on the justification for not competing the contract and ensuring fair pricing.

Related Government Programs

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting
Department of Veterans Affairs Programs

Risk Flags

Lack of competition
Potential for inflated pricing
Unclear contract vehicle
Missing justification for non-competition

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $229,983.2 to RIDGECREST COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE, LLC. EXPRESS REPORT: FY26 FEB 22-28 STATION 644

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is RIDGECREST COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE, LLC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Veterans Affairs (Department of Veterans Affairs).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $229,983.2.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2026-02-22. End: 2026-02-28.

What is the justification for not competing this contract, and how does it ensure fair and reasonable pricing?

The justification for not competing this contract is not provided in the data. Typically, non-competitive awards require a documented justification, such as a sole-source requirement or urgent need. Without this, it's difficult to assess if fair and reasonable pricing was achieved through adequate price analysis or negotiation.

What is the benchmark per-unit cost for similar nursing care services provided to veterans in Arizona?

A benchmark per-unit cost for similar nursing care services in Arizona is not readily available in this data. To establish a benchmark, one would need to analyze historical VA contracts for skilled nursing facilities in the region, considering factors like patient acuity, services provided, and contract duration.

How does this delivery order contribute to the VA's overall mission effectiveness in providing healthcare to veterans?

This delivery order directly contributes to the VA's mission by ensuring veterans in Arizona receive necessary nursing care. While the specific impact is tied to the quality of care provided by Ridgecrest Community Healthcare, LLC, the award addresses a critical need within the veteran population.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Health Care and Social Assistance › Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) › Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)

Product/Service Code: MEDICAL SERVICES › NURSING, NURSING HOME, EVAL/SCREEN

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: NOT COMPETED

Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE

Pricing Type: FIXED PRICE WITH ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT (K)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 16640 N 38TH ST, PHOENIX, AZ, 85032

Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $229,983

Exercised Options: $229,983

Current Obligation: $229,983

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: 36C26226D0040

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline