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This is Amendment 0001 to solicitation 36C25226Q0376, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, extending the deadline for quote submissions to May 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT. The amendment adds a new line item for DirecTV system parts and installation, revises the Statement of Work to include system upgrades, and distributes Questions and Answers clarifying that the facility currently operates analog channels (tuned in via DirecTV receivers) rather than native HD channels, and has decided to add a system upgrade to the requirement to ensure all 24 specified DirecTV channels are delivered in High Definition at 720P resolution.
The solicitation seeks services for DirecTV Satellite Television Services at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a base contract period from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027, plus four optional one-year renewal periods through May 31, 2031. The contractor must provide new DirecTV system hardware and installation, monthly programming service for 408 HD television locations across nine buildings on the medical center campus, annual corrective maintenance, and continuous 24/7 technical support. The service must include a minimum of 24 specified HD channels (including ESPN, CNN, HBO, Fox News Channel, TNT, and regional sports networks), system acceptance testing, 24-hour advance notice for planned service interruptions, and service credits for unintended outages exceeding eight continuous hours. The pricing schedule includes CLIN 0001 for the new DirecTV system parts and installation (lump sum), CLIN 0002 for 12 months of base-year programming and maintenance, and CLINs 1001-4001 for 12 months of programming and maintenance in each option year. The principal NAICS code is 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers) with product/service code DG11 (IT and Telecom—Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services).
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36C25226Q0376 0001
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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR
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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:
The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers
E. IMPORTANT:
is extended,
(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.
12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
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is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.
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THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.
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B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).
RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
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Contractor
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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) None 05-18-2026 Department of Veterans Affairs 36C252 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 Department of Veterans Affairs 36C252 Great Lakes Acquisition Center - HC 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 To all Offerors/Bidders
36C25226Q0376
X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 05-22-2026 10:00 CDT See CONTINUATION Page X Amendment to solicitation 36C25226Q0376 provides the following:
Extend due date for quotes to 10:00 am on 5/22/2026.
Distribute Questions and Answers received in response to solicitation.
Provide revised Statement of Work to include new DirecTV system installation.
Provide additional CLIN for new DirecTV system parts and installation.
Ashley Johnson Contracting Officer
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Questions & Answers
1. Statement--It states High Definition currently, it actually is Analog channels currently. Channels listed as xx-1, xx-2 is analog channels. I pointed this out to the Rep onsite.
Facility confirmed all 24 channels currently tuned in via DirecTV receivers are broadcast in HD on our system at 720P resolution. The major prime local channels received with off air antenna are also in HD (ABC,CBS, NBC etc) although some of the local sub-channels may only be broadcast at 480i. The specific DirecTV channels, those are currently sent out in HD. Facility has decided to add system upgrade to the requirement, which should resolve any discrepancies regarding delivery of High Definition channels.
1. Can a line number be added to show cost of equipment to upgrade the system to meet the HD requirement?
Facility has decided to add a line item to support new DirecTV system parts and installation.
Revised Statement of Work General Requirement The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide new DirecTV system hardware and installation, annual corrective maintenance and programming as defined in this Statement of Work (SOW) except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform in accordance with the standards in this contract.
Place of Performance Zablocki VA Medical Center, 5000 W. National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53295 Buildings 111, 70, 144, 123, 43, 150, 146, 147 and 148.
Period of Performance Base Year: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027 Option Year 1: June 1, 2027 – May 31, 2028 Option Year 2: June 1, 2028 – May 31, 2029 Option Year 3: June 1, 2029 – May 31, 2030 Option Year 4: June 1, 2030 – May 31, 2031 Background The Zablocki VA Medical Center currently provides 49 channels of high-definition programming to all patient rooms and waiting areas throughout the campus combining DirecTV channels with an off-air antenna system for local channels, and programming from VAMC produced channels. 408 HD televisions are currently connected to the TV system throughout the VA campus via coax distribution system. Existing DirecTV equipment is installed and currently provides 24 channels of content on the TV system.
Scope This requirement is to provide an upgraded DirecTV system and installation, corrective maintenance , and programming to include, at a minimum, the 24 channels listed in Tasks or Requirements section of the SOW. Current inventory and pricing is based on 408 individual TV locations, and there shall be no change in cost per TV for plus or minus 20 televisions from the inventory list of 408 TV locations. This will remain an estimated quantity. This contract will also allow for future additional channels and equipment upgrades that may include additional cost to the Zablocki VAMC.
Tasks or Requirements
· The contractor shall provide a new DirecTV system, parts and installation, to replace existing system and is capable of meeting facility requirements.
· The contractor shall provide the monthly programming service along with all required equipment to tune in and broadcast the required channels in High Definition connecting to the hospital’s existing coax cable network. DirecTV programming must be provided continuously to the Zablocki VAMC TV system from the time the contract begins without interruption.
· The contractor shall provide, at a minimum, the following 24 channels in High Definition for all 408 TV’s currently connected to the in-house TV system:
A&E
ESPNU
TBS
AMC
Fox News Channel
TLC
Animal Planet
FOX Sports 1
TNT
Big Ten Network
FX
USA
CNN, Discovery
ESPN
HBO
History Channel
Weather Channel WGN News Nation
ESPN2
National Geographic Channel
Wisconsin Regional Sports Network (FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin)
ESPN News
Paramount
· The contractor shall ensure that service is not significantly interrupted during any changeover period if new equipment needs to be installed.
· The contractor shall allow for expansion of the channel lineup by offering access to new channels, local channels, and programming as it becomes available. Future expansion, upgrades or addition of new channels that result in additional charges must be requested and approved in advance.
· Zablocki VAMC will own all equipment including cabling and all head end equipment within the TV system.
Hours of Operation Normal hours of operation and coverage are Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm, excluding holidays. All service/repairs will be performed between 9:00am – 3:00pm, Monday through Friday, unless requested and/or approved by the COR or designee.
Holidays include:
| New Years' Day | Labor Day | |
| Martin Luther King Day | Columbus Day | |
| Presidents' Day | Veterans' Day | |
| Memorial Day | Thanksgiving Day | |
| Juneteenth National | Christmas Day |
Independence Day And any other day specifically designated as a national holiday by the President of the United States.
Government Furnished Equipment Zablocki VAMC shall furnish all necessary head-end equipment space including AC power access, and coax RF connection point to combine DirecTV channels with the other channels on the system at the head-end.
Facility Check In and Out Zablocki VAMC Point of Contact will be the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The contractor shall coordinate on-site facility access with the COR.
Access to the head end equipment location is only available through a badge scanner and locked doors. The contractor can access the equipment for inspection or service if deemed necessary by the Zablocki VAMC and accompanied by Zablocki VAMC staff to gain access to the head end TV system.
Performance Standards/Inspection/Quality Control
· System Acceptance
· The system will be audited by the COR to ensure cable signal, sound and picture are performing at high quality and that all television receivers are receiving cable picture and sound.
· If it is found that cable television service is not performing to desired levels in sound and picture quality, the awarded Contractor will troubleshoot problems and coordinate a repair plan with the COR.
· Service Interruption
· Contractor shall provide a toll-free number to speak with a Technical Support representative in the event of a service interruption to troubleshoot and address/fix the issue at any time, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
· Planned Interruption of Service: The Contractor shall provide the COR at least 24 hours of notice prior to any planned interruption of service.
· The contractor’s customer service shall respond to all requests upon contact to troubleshoot any service interruption and/or dispatch a technician on site to troubleshoot and repair any issues of interruptions.
· The contractor’s technician shall respond during the times of: 9:00am – 3:00pm. The technician will troubleshoot and repair to completion to restore service if any interruptions occur.
· Credit for Loss of Service
· Credits for unintentional loss of service in excess of eight (8) continuous hours shall be granted as a pro-rated credit or rebate of the regular monthly charge to the end user.
· If during authorized maintenance, repairs, or updates there is a loss of service in excess of eight (8) continuous hours, the service provider shall grant the pro-rated credit or rebate of the monthly charge whether specifically asked for or not by the end user.
REVISED PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
ITEM INFORMATION
| ITEM NUMBER |
| DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES |
| QUANTITY |
| UNIT |
| UNIT PRICE |
| AMOUNT |
| 1.00 |
| JB |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
New DirecTV System Parts and Installation Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-01-2026 POP End: 07-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services
| 12.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
DirecTV programming and maintenance Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-01-2026 POP End: 05-31-2027
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services
| 12.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
DirecTV programming and maintenance Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-01-2027 POP End: 05-31-2028
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services
| 12.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
DirecTV programming and maintenance Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-01-2028 POP End: 05-31-2029
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services
| 12.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
DirecTV programming and maintenance Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-01-2029 POP End: 05-31-2030
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services
| 12.00 |
| EA |
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
DirecTV programming and maintenance Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-01-2030 POP End: 05-31-2031
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services
| GRAND TOTAL |
| __________________ |
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