7G22--Direct TV Services
ID: 36C24625Q0078Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: SATELLITE AND RF COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS (HW, PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7G22)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 6, intends to award a sole source contract to RetirementHome TV, Inc. for Direct TV Satellite Services at the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Virginia. This procurement will cover a base period plus four option years and is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b), which allows for solicitation from a single source due to the specialized nature of the service. The selected contractor will provide essential media streaming services that support the entertainment and informational needs of veterans at the facility. Interested parties are invited to express their capability to fulfill this requirement by submitting relevant information to the Contract Specialist, Zanona Pickett, via email by 4:00 PM EST on October 22, 2024. The NAICS code for this opportunity is 516210, with a business size standard of $47 million, and it is important to note that this notice is not a request for competitive quotations.

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    Zanona PickettContracting Officer
    (757) 728-3116
    zanona.pickett@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 plans to award a sole source contract to RetirementHome TV, Inc. for Direct TV Satellite Services at the Salem VAMC in Virginia, covering a base period and four option years. This action falls under FAR 13.106-1(b), which allows for solicitation from a single source only. Interested parties may express their capability to fulfill this requirement by submitting information by October 22, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST. The NAICS code for this service is 516210, with a business size standard of $47 million. The notice clarifies that this is not a request for competitive quotes and emphasizes that the Government will not assume any costs associated with response preparations. All inquiries should be directed to the designated Contract Specialist, Zanona Pickett, via email, as phone inquiries are not accepted. This document reflects a procedural aspect of government contracting, specifically focusing on non-competitive procurement for specialized services.
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