DG11--Satellite TV Subscription - Base Plus Four (4) Option Years
ID: 36C26225Q0108Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4be467deda3a41e6a4bd4f3b373544a0/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for a Satellite TV Subscription service for the Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System, which will cover a base contract plus four optional renewal years. This service is intended for patient care areas across four buildings, involving a total of 134 televisions, with an allowance for 10 additional units, and requires no installation as it pertains solely to the subscription service. The selected vendor must ensure compatibility with existing infrastructure and provide a customizable channel lineup that includes essential local channels (FOX, NBC, CBS, ABC), operating without the need for cable boxes for each TV. Interested vendors, particularly those classified as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), should contact Contract Specialist Marco Ramos at Marco.Ramos1@va.gov or (562) 766-2329 for further details.

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    Marco RamosContract Specialist
    (562) 766-2329
    Marco.Ramos1@va.gov
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    The Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System seeks proposals for a Satellite TV Subscription service under a base contract with four optional renewal years. This service is intended for patient care areas across four buildings, involving a total of 134 televisions, with an allowance for 10 additional units. The contract specifies no installation is required as it pertains solely to the subscription service. Proposed services must be compatible with existing infrastructure and offer a customizable channel lineup that includes essential local channels (FOX, NBC, CBS, ABC), operating without the need for cable boxes for each TV. This Sources Sought Notice indicates a focus on obtaining suitable vendors under the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set-aside, reinforcing the VA's commitment to supporting veteran-owned enterprises while ensuring the delivery of quality entertainment to patients.
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