Cable / Internet Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is seeking contractors to provide digital Cable TV and Fiber Internet services across 22 locations within the South Texas Veterans Healthcare System, including facilities in San Antonio, Kerrville, New Braunfels, and Victoria. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, tools, management, travel, and equipment necessary to establish these services, including installation of new cabling, hardware, and distribution equipment. Key requirements include delivering a comprehensive channel lineup of over 100 channels, providing 24/7 emergency telephone support, and maintaining a 4-hour on-site response time for repairs. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of three years of relevant verifiable references and employ fully qualified field service representatives with specific training and experience in compliance with NFPA, OSHA, and manufacturer guidelines. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on July 11, 2025, with a response deadline of July 17, 2025.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors. The contract structure includes a base year from September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026, with four optional extension years of the same duration, potentially extending the total contract performance through August 31, 2030. All equipment must be new, with no asbestos-containing materials permitted, and the contractor must warrant all work to be free of defects for one year from acceptance. Normal work hours are specified as Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 4:30pm, excluding federal holidays. The notice does not specify budget ranges or potential award values, nor does it identify any incumbent contractors currently providing these services.