DG10--VANIHCS Marion Cable Service
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 36C25024Q0088
- Agency
- Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This solicitation seeks proposals to provide direct TV services to the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, Indiana. The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a contractor to upgrade the existing satellite TV system with DirecTV COM3000 equipment and provide an annual commercial L&I entertainment package with over 100 HD channels to patient rooms and public areas. The base period of performance is from December 2023 to November 2024 with four optional one-year extensions. Proposals are due by November 14, 2023 and will be evaluated using a comparative analysis of pricing provided on a monthly basis for the base year and each option period.
There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The NAICS code is 517210 and PSC code is R908. The incumbent provider is MDM Commercial Enterprises, Inc. The campus currently receives approximately 230 channels via an IP-based Com2000 system delivering to patient and staff areas through an eVideon software platform. Pricing should be submitted for the base period and four optional one-year extensions. The place of performance is the Marion VA Medical Center located in Marion, Indiana.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
36C25024Q0088 0001 QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
1. Question: If you currently have DirecTV services, do you have a Dre system (multiple receivers stacked at one location) Com2000, or a com3000?
Answer: The campus currently has an IP-based Com2000 system.
2. Question: How many TVs in the facility total?
Answer: Approximately 230 televisions in patient and ancillary spaces.
3. Question: You mention IPTV, do you have CAT6 at all TV s or just on the get well network ?
Answer: There this CAT6 to all TVs
4. Question: Coax infrastructure operational? No issues noted.
Answer: The site currently has an IP-based Com2000 system.
5. Question: Is it possible to get a picture of your headend unit that provides service to your facility?
Answer: No, not at this time.
6. Question: Who is the incumbent?
Answer: MDM Commercial Enterprises, Inc.
7. Question: Currently all TVs are connected and receiving services?
Answer: Yes, services are delivered to the endpoints by eVideon software.
8. Question: Currently a coax infrastructure supporting your TV s? (Like most VA facilities)
Answer: The site currently has an IP-Based Com2000 system.
9. Question: Do you have space in the MDF Main comms room for a 4 x2 .5 rack?
Answer: Yes, space can be accommodated in existing racks.
10. Question: Is there access to the roof for a non-penetrating satellite mount and antenna?
Answer: Yes, our current services are provided through a DirecTV vendor.
11. Question: Is there a route from the roof to the comms room to connect to your headend?
Answer: Yes, our current services are provided through a DirecTV vendor.
12. Question: You have VA informational satellite system in your facility already?
Answer: Services are delivered are delivered to the endpoints by eVideon software.
13. Question: Are you using the Get Well services.
Answer: Services are delivered are delivered to the endpoints by eVideon software.
14. Question: Are you willing to have DirecTV as a service provider?
Answer: Yes, our current services are provided through a DirecTV vendor.
15. Question: All the TVs are fairly new (MPEG2-4) and can receive Coax installed service?
Answer: The system is IP based not coax. Current television equipment will be upgraded this fiscal year to UHD/webOS6.0 compatible televisions.
16. Question: Contractor shall provide Commercial L&I Entertainment package, or equivalent content package, for all public and private areas for the medical center that consists of 100 + HD channels . Does this statement mean you have 100 TVs, or you have 100 HD channels?
Answer: This requirement refers to a 100 HD Channel package
17. Question: Could you kindly provide guidance on how you would like us to submit our proposal? Whether there are specific formats, platforms, or methods you prefer?
Answer: Proposal submission should be in PDF method.
Update #1 ·
Direct TV Services for Marion VA Medical Center
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25024Q0088 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C25024Q0088.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DG10--VANIHCS Marion Cable Service | Award Notice | |
| DG10--VANIHCS Marion Cable Service | Solicitation | |
| DG10--VANIHCS Marion Cable Service | Pre-Solicitation |
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