DG11--DirecTV Programming Service

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 19 is seeking DirecTV programming and signal services for the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The solicitation requires comprehensive television programming for 115 locations, including the main campus and Fisher House, with direct signal to GetWell servers and full maintenance of TVs and associated equipment. Potential contractors must provide a robust channel lineup including major networks, news, sports, and entertainment programming, and maintain the capability to have a field service engineer on-site within 24 hours when needed. The solicitation requires submissions by February 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM MST, with preliminary questions due by January 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM MST. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the documents, the requirements suggest a focus on technical capability, service responsiveness, and comprehensive programming coverage.

The contract opportunity is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 516210, with a size standard of $47 million. The contract represents a follow-on to a previous contract (36C25920P0008) previously held by Tech62, Inc. The procurement includes a base period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with four potential one-year option periods extending through March 31, 2030. The place of performance is specifically located at 550 Foothill Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84113. While exact award value is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the service and multi-year potential suggests a significant contract opportunity for qualified SDVOSB providers specializing in media streaming and telecommunications services.