R426--DirectTV Programming Services for Puget Sound VA
ID: 36C26026Q0137Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: COMMUNICATIONS (R426)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a5966791bcc24ec28b72376b8cbf6bc4/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contract Office 20, is seeking qualified vendors to provide DirectTV programming services for the Puget Sound VA Health Care System. The procurement aims to identify Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, and other small or large businesses capable of delivering television programming compatible with existing DirectTV headend equipment across multiple VA locations, including the Seattle and American Lake Campuses, Port Angeles CBOC, and CRRC Vet Center. This contract, which is a firm-fixed price service agreement, will require the contractor to offer basic and extended programming packages consisting of 50-100 channels, while adhering to safety and security protocols and maintaining a 24/7 toll-free contact line for service issues. Interested parties must submit their responses, including company details, size status, proof of authorized distributorship, and a capabilities statement, by November 20, 2023, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time to Peter Park at peter.park2@va.gov.

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    Peter ParkContracting Officer
    Peter.Park2@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO20, has issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C26026Q0137) for DirectTV Programming Services for the Puget Sound VA Health Care System. The purpose is to conduct market research to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Small Businesses, and large businesses capable of providing DirectTV programming services compatible with existing headend equipment at multiple VA locations. The intended contract is a firm-fixed price service contract. Services include providing basic and extended programming packages (50-100 channels) to specified locations like Seattle and American Lake Campuses, Port Angeles CBOC, and CRRC Vet Center, with various equipment types. Contractors must be authorized DirectTV distributors and will be required to comply with safety and security requirements, maintain a 24/7 toll-free contact line, and respond promptly to complaints. The period of performance is a 12-month base contract from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. Responses are due by November 20, 2025, by 3:00 PM Pacific Time and must include company information, size status (NAICS 516210), SBA certification (if applicable), proof of authorized distributorship, a courtesy quote, and a capabilities statement.
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