DG10--Direct TV Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 located at the Salem VA Medical Center, is seeking a contractor to provide Direct TV satellite television programming services. The solicitation, numbered 36C24625Q0078, will be formally issued on December 4, 2024, with responses due by December 11, 2024. The primary requirement is for comprehensive satellite TV programming across 268 facility televisions, operating continuously 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, vendors must carefully review all documents on SAM.gov and communicate exclusively via email to the contracting officer, Zanona Pickett. All communications must be submitted to zanona.pickett@va.gov, with telephone inquiries explicitly prohibited.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 516210, with a size standard of $47.0 million, which provides opportunities for smaller businesses to compete. The contract structure includes a base year with four additional option years, suggesting a potential five-year service commitment. Although specific award values are not disclosed, the scope involves providing satellite television services across nearly 270 facility televisions, indicating a substantial service requirement. Interested contractors must meet the small business classification for the specified NAICS category of Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers. Vendors are responsible for independently monitoring SAM.gov for all solicitation documents and potential amendments without further notification from the contracting officer.