7G22--RFI Loopback Low Earth Orbit Satellite Equipment and Services (VA-24-00019830)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C10A24Q0029
- Agency
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VA Technology Acquisition Center
Headquarters, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517410 Satellite Telecommunications
- PSC
- 7G22 It And Telecom - Network: Satellite And Rf Communications Products (Hw, Perpetual License Software)
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is seeking to procure low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite equipment and services, specifically broadband connectivity from providers like SpaceX Starlink. The key requirements include delivering download speeds of 100-350 Mbps and upload speeds of 20-40 Mbps to support fixed and mobile VA locations nationwide. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, installation, maintenance, and network management services. Responses are due by May 17, 2024, and the agency may issue an Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a 5-year ordering period.
This is an open market solicitation with no set-aside designations. The government has not identified any incumbent contractors, and the total award value is unspecified. However, the agency has indicated a need to integrate 11 existing Starlink fixed locations and potentially acquire additional mobile and fixed site capabilities across the United States and its territories to support the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Notice text
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Update #4 · Latest ·
This amendment is to inform all potential vendors the Government intends to proceed with issuing an open market solicitation on SAM.gov for LEO services. This is a competitive acquisition for a Multiple Award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract with an ordering period of five (5) years. Per FAR 7.102(a), Agencies shall perform acquisition planning and conduct market research for all acquisitions.
Update #3 ·
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Please see the attached updated PWS, RFI and Attachment.
This amended RFI is for additional market research based on VA s revised Performance Work Statement.
Requested Information:
The RFI responses must include the following:
Company and Security Information:
Company name and Parent Company, if applicable
Business Address: Street, City, State, and Zip code
Commercial and Government Entity Code
System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier
Socio-economic Status:
Point of Contact (i.e., POC, Company Representative)
POC Telephone and Email Address)
Recent/Relevant Technical Information:
Description of coverage and capabilities based on VA s Interactive US Map - Locations (va.gov)
CONUS
OCONUS includes Guam, Philippines, American Samoa, Saipan, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, American Virgin Islands, and Alaska
Experience in providing full spectrum of services (installation, maintenance, customer service, helpdesk, deinstallation etc. for both fixed and mobile sites.) based on the revised PWS.
Levels for Business priority Service
Ability to absorb existing VA assets for service and maintenance.
11 fixed Starlink sites
1 mobile site
Hermtac mobile cases
Request for Information Submission Details
Submittals shall not exceed ten (10) pages total, any pages beyond the limit will not be considered. Response shall be submitted in MS Word 2000 (or newer). Responses will be formatted to match the structure of the amended RFI as outlined above. Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches; single spaced with text no smaller than 10-point Times New Roman; font size within graphics and tables shall be no smaller than 8 point, Times New Roman. Margins shall be one inch on all sides. The title page and front matter such as transmittal letter, cover page, and table of contents will not count against the page limit.
Respondents shall indicate whether their responses contain any proprietary information if the respondents wish for the responses to be handled as such. The Government shall NOT be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
Submittal Instructions:
All responses shall be submitted via email to the Contracting POCs identified below. All submissions shall include company name and point of contact information including name, position, telephone number, and email address. Any questions related to the RFI should be directed to all the POCs listed below.
Responses received after the due date may not be considered in the Government s analyses. The Government may subsequently contact respondents for clarification on the information submitted.
All questions to the PWS will be made on a separate . All questions to the PWS will be addressed in the final PWS at solicitation.
Update #2 ·
Amend to RFI to update PWS, POCs and add SPDs
Update #1 ·
Please see the attached PWS.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C10A24Q0029 0003.docx | DOCX document | |
| P09 - Draft PWS Low Earth Orbit at RFI.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C10A24Q0029 0002.docx | DOCX document | |
| P01 - Fixed and Mobile sites for PWS.docx | DOCX document | |
| P02 - 36C10A24Q0029 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C10A24Q0029 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment A - Service Delivery Points.docx | DOCX document | |
| P09 - PWS Low Earth Orbit (LEO) 1.4.2023.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C10A24Q0029.docx | DOCX document |
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