DD01--Charter Communications Cable TV VA Saint Cloud

This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is not a request for competitive quotes.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Charter Communications Operating LLC for cable services for the VA Saint Cloud Health Care System. The Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office has designated the VA Saint Cloud medical campus a historic site and prohibits the use of satellite dishes on the buildings. As such, Charter Communications Operating LLC is the only local company capable of providing underground cable services to the facility. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 516210 and the service code is DD01.

While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that Charter Communications Operating LLC is the only vendor that can provide the requested services. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to curt.larose@va.gov by 0800 am CT 08/28/2023. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.