DG11--Inten to Sole Source Comcast cable Jamaica Plain
ID: 36C24126Q0153Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services (DG11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3f1a95bc290b4d4093b312da0047b571/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to Comcast Cable Communications LLC for cable services at the Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center in Massachusetts. This procurement aims to secure cable and internet services for a duration of one year, with the possibility of four additional option years, ensuring uninterrupted service critical for patient care. Comcast is identified as the only responsible source due to the significant costs and delays associated with sourcing from alternative providers, which would require extensive new installations. Interested parties may submit qualifications and relevant documentation to the primary contact, Glorimar Estevez Cortorreal, at glorimar.estevezcortorreal@va.gov by January 14, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Glorimar Estevez CortorrealContract Specialist
    413 584 4040 EXT 6718
    glorimar.estevezcortorreal@va.gov
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    36C24126Q0153.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Northampton VA Medical Center, has issued a Special Notice (Solicitation Number 36C24126Q0153) indicating an intent to award a sole source contract to Comcast for cable services in Jamaica Plain. The notice, dated January 14, 2026, falls under Product Service Code DG11 and NAICS Code 516210. The contracting office is located in Leeds, MA, and the point of contact for inquiries is Glorimar Estevez Cortorreal. Additional details are provided in an attached “Single Source Justification_Redacted” document.
    Single Source Justification_Redacted.pdf
    The government file is a single source justification for awarding a contract to Comcast Cable Communications LLC. This justification is based on Comcast being the sole provider of cable and internet services in the specific area. Sourcing from any other provider would necessitate significant costs and delays due to the need for new utility cable installations from the main street to the campus, as well as interior wiring for cable television boxes. These delays and increased costs would severely impact patient care at the facility. The Contracting Officer, Phillip Crockett, certified the approval of this purchase in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b), affirming the accuracy and completeness of the justification.
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