DG11--MKE Satellite Television Services Base 4 Option Years

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending solicitation 36C25226Q0376 to extend the due date for quotes to May 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT. The amendment also includes a revised Statement of Work (SOW) to incorporate a new DirecTV system installation and an additional Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) for associated parts and installation. The Zablocki VA Medical Center requires a contractor to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and services for a new DirecTV system, annual corrective maintenance, and programming. This upgrade will replace the existing system and ensure the delivery of at least 24 specified High Definition channels to 408 TV locations across the campus. The contract includes a base year and four option years for programming and maintenance, with a separate line item for the initial system installation. The VA will own all equipment, and the contractor must ensure continuous service with minimal interruption during changeovers. Performance standards include system acceptance audits, 24/7 technical support, and credits for service interruptions exceeding eight continuous hours.

This government solicitation, 36C25226Q0376, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) for DirecTV programming services for the Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. The contract is for a base year and four option years, running from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2031. The contractor is required to provide 24 specific high-definition DirecTV channels to 408 TV locations across nine buildings. Key requirements include continuous service, the provision of necessary equipment, and the allowance for future channel expansion via contract modification. The VA Medical Center will provide head-end equipment space and own all existing TV system equipment. The document also details procedures for invoicing, facility requirements, security and privacy controls, records management obligations, and performance standards, including credit for service interruptions exceeding eight continuous hours.

The Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) – Milwaukee, WI, has issued a presolicitation notice (Solicitation Number 36C25226Q0376) for DirecTV Satellite TV Services at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set-aside. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and non-personal services for DirecTV Satellite TV Services for a base year with four option years. Interested businesses should refer to Contract Opportunities for the full solicitation document and submit quotes via that notice. The response date is May 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time. The point of contact for this presolicitation is Richard Ruffin at richard.ruffin@va.gov.