S119--Intent to Sole Source: Cable Services-Cequel Communications for the Beckeley VAMC
ID: 36C24525Q0348Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

PSC

UTILITIES- OTHER (S119)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/59eee3d8fa994876b70d28c4841d0e07/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to procure cable television services for the Beckley Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) through a sole source contract with Cequel Communications LLC, the current service provider. The contract will cover the provision of basic and expanded cable services for approximately 150 patient televisions, with the aim of enhancing patient amenities during their stay at the facility. This procurement is particularly significant due to the rural location of the VAMC, which limits alternative service providers from installing necessary equipment, thereby necessitating the continuation of services from the existing provider. Interested parties can reach out to Contracting Officer Cassie White via email for further information, with a response deadline set for March 18, 2025, and the contract period scheduled from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Cassie WhiteContracting Officer
    email only
    cassie.white@va.gov
    Files
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    36C24525Q0348.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is announcing its intent to sole source cable television services for the Beckley Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) from Cequel Communications LLC, the current service provider. This decision, in accordance with FAR 5.2, highlights the unique qualifications of Cequel Communications, which owns the cable infrastructure in the area and is the only carrier allowed to provide landline services in the city of Beckley. Due to the rural location of the VAMC, alternative providers are restricted from installing equipment, further limiting vendor options. The proposed contract (Solicitation No. 36C24525Q0348) will be a firm-fixed-price agreement, effective from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, covering basic and expanded cable services for approximately 150 patient televisions. Interested parties can reach out to Contracting Officer Cassie White for additional information as the response deadline is set for March 18, 2025.
    P01- Beckley VAMC Statement of Work- Cable Services.docx
    The Beckley VA Medical Center is issuing a Statement of Work for cable television services exclusively for patient use, covering approximately 150 locations within the facility. The contractor is required to provide both basic and expanded basic cable TV services, with all costs inclusive of applicable taxes. Repairs to internal cable systems will be managed by facility staff, and service requests must be authorized by designated personnel only. The contract stipulates no charges for external repairs or upgrades related to cable services. The center is limited to coaxial cabling, without access to fiber optics, and the proposed cable service must cover specific television channels as outlined in the document. The period of performance for the contract is set from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. This document forms part of a federal request for proposal to enhance patient experience through access to cable television within the medical facility, indicating a commitment to patient amenities.
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