S119--COMCAST CABLE SERVICE BOSTON
ID: 36C24125P0254Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

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Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

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UTILITIES- OTHER (S119)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4fdc1161b1594f0f88898e621aaa4e75/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to Comcast Communications, LLC for cable television services at the VA Boston Healthcare System, specifically for the Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, and Brockton campuses. This procurement is necessary to ensure the provision of essential cable services, as Comcast is the only vendor capable of meeting the specific requirements outlined by the VA. The contract will be negotiated directly without competitive bidding, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, which allows for non-competitive actions when only one responsible source is available. Interested parties can reach out to Contract Specialist Sheena Warner at sheena.warner@va.gov for further inquiries regarding this procurement.

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    Sheena WarnerContract Specialist
    304-652-4100 ext. 69468
    sheena.warner@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a pre-solicitation notice regarding the intent to award a sole source contract to Comcast Communications, LLC, for cable television services specifically for the VA Boston Healthcare System, covering the Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, and Brockton campuses. Since Comcast is the only vendor that can fulfill these requirements, competitive bidding will not take place, and no solicitation will be posted on Contracting Opportunities SAM.gov. This procurement falls under the NFPA's FAR 6.302-1 regulations, which authorize such non-competitive actions when there is only one responsible source available. Interested parties can contact Contract Specialist Sheena Warner via email for further details on the procurement process. The notice indicates a commitment to fulfilling the specific service needs of the healthcare system efficiently through direct negotiation with the sole provider.
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