S119--Spectrum Cable TV
ID: 36C26125Q0209Type: Presolicitation
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)MATHER, CA, 95655, USA

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Television Broadcasting Stations (516120)

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UTILITIES- OTHER (S119)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a presolicitation notice for a sole-source contract with Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC (Spectrum) to provide cable TV services for the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS). The contract will be a five-year firm-fixed award, aimed at ensuring that veterans have access to essential cable services at the health care facility. This procurement falls under the NAICS code 516120, which pertains to cable and other subscription programming services, highlighting the importance of reliable entertainment and information access for veterans. Interested parties must submit their capabilities by 4:00 PM PST on January 16, 2025, to Destiny Quenga at Destiny.Quenga@va.gov, as this notice does not constitute a request for competitive proposals.

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    Destiny QuengaContract Specialist
    (808) 835-9576
    Destiny.Quenga@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a presolicitation notice for a sole-source contract with Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC (Spectrum) to provide cable TV services for the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS). The contracting office, located in Honolulu, Hawaii, intends to negotiate a five-year firm-fixed award under the statutory authority for non-competitive acquisitions. The envisioned contract falls under the NAICS code 516120, which pertains to cable and other subscription programming services. Responses from interested parties indicating their capabilities must be submitted by 4:00 PM PST on January 16, 2025. This notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals; however, it invites interested companies to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements. The government's discretion in deciding whether to seek competitive bids remains paramount. This announcement highlights the VA's commitment to ensuring that health care facilities have essential services for veterans while adhering to regulations governing procurement processes.
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