DG11--Patient Satellite Television Service and System Maintenance for Cincinnati VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a contractor to provide patient satellite television service and system maintenance for the Cincinnati VA Medical Center and Fort Thomas Domiciliary. The solicitation, categorized under NAICS code 517410 for Satellite Telecommunications, requires a comprehensive service that includes installing and maintaining HDTV satellite equipment, providing continuous television subscription services, and supporting 245 televisions at Cincinnati VAMC and 8 televisions at Fort Thomas. Interested vendors must submit a detailed response package by January 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST, which includes their company name, UEI number, CAGE code, socio-economic status, a signed FAR 52.219-14 compliance statement, and a capabilities statement demonstrating how they will meet the Performance Work Statement requirements. The evaluation will focus on vendors' ability to meet technical specifications, including minimal service disruption, 24/7 technical support, and rapid response times for service calls. The contracting officer, Brad Burhite, will be the primary point of contact for any questions related to the solicitation.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside for this contract, meaning it is open to all qualified vendors. The contract will be a firm-fixed price/indefinite quantity award spanning five years: a base year from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, with four potential one-year option periods extending through January 31, 2030. While specific award value is not disclosed, the contract requires comprehensive satellite television infrastructure upgrades, including new HDTV satellite antennas, cabling, and headend equipment installations at both locations. Contractors must provide 40 hours of onsite technical support annually and guarantee service call responses within 4 hours. The contract is subject to fund availability and will be awarded using FAR Part 13.5 simplified procedures for commercial items. Wage rates will be determined by the Department of Labor wage determination for Hamilton County, Ohio, which is included in the solicitation documentation.