Cable and Internet Services
ID: 36C25725Q0798Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)San Antonio, TX, 78240, USA

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- ROPE, CABLE, CHAIN, AND FITTINGS (N040)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/177cb9a4d95f4e2e8c33ad07d338d0bf/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for the establishment of cable TV services and fiber internet across multiple facilities in South Texas. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, tools, and equipment, including conducting site assessments, while the VA will supply televisions. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the care infrastructure for veterans, ensuring they have access to essential digital services. Interested parties should contact Melanie Williams at melanie.williams5@va.gov or call 210-694-6378 for further details, with the contract spanning five years, including a base year and four option years, and emphasizing compliance with safety standards and quality materials.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Melanie Williams
    (210) 694-6378
    melanie.williams5@va.gov
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    S02 36C25725Q0798.pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs for the establishment of digital cable TV services and fiber internet across multiple facilities in South Texas. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment, including conducting assessments at each designated site, with the VA supplying televisions. The contract spans multiple locations, including various VA Medical Centers and clinics with a total project duration of five years, divided into a base year and four option years. Additional requirements include 24/7 emergency support, adherence to safety standards, and comprehensive warranties. The proposal emphasizes quality, with an obligation that all materials be new and installation comply with stringent regulations. The document primarily serves as a request for proposals (RFP) to ensure that the VA provides necessary services to veterans in a compliant and efficient manner, highlighting the government's ongoing commitment to enhancing care infrastructure.
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