Cable and Internet Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive cable TV and fiber internet services across 22 VA facilities in the San Antonio, Texas area, including medical centers, clinics, Fisher Houses, and VA centers. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, tools, management, travel, and equipment necessary to establish digital cable TV services with specific channel lineups and fiber internet connectivity using new equipment. Key requirements include providing 24/7 emergency support services and maintaining a 4-hour response time for repairs during normal working hours. Offerors must submit capability statements, key personnel lists, references, applicable permits and licenses, and flat-rate pricing per line item for evaluation. The solicitation response deadline is August 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM CDT, with all offers to be submitted electronically to the contracting specialist.

This opportunity is designated as a set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, operating under NAICS code 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers) with a size standard of 1,500 employees. The contract structure includes a base performance period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026, followed by four additional one-year option periods that could extend services through August 31, 2030, creating a potential five-year contract duration. The work will be performed across 22 different VA locations throughout the San Antonio, Texas metropolitan area. The solicitation follows Standard Form 1449 for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, indicating the government expects to leverage existing commercial solutions rather than requiring custom development. No incumbent contractor information or specific budget ranges were disclosed in the available documentation.