DirecTV based Cable Headend System Maintenance and Repair
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W9136426QA081
- Agency
-
Ohio National Guard
Army National Guard, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- Columbus, Ohio 43235, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Ohio National Guard seeks procurement and installation of replacement components for its DirecTV-based cable headend system, with proposals due September 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. This is a total small business set-aside, and the incumbent contractor is Clear Sky Communications.
Place of performance is Columbus, Ohio (320 North James Road, Building 5, OHARNG Element, JF HQ). The requirement includes four ZeeVee HDb2840-NA 4-channel HDMI MPEG2 digital video encoders, sixteen DirecTV H26 receivers, one DT-ATSC-QAM-8V2 off-air ATSC to QAM modulator, one DirecTV SWM 30 line amplifier, and two DirecTV Rack Shelf H26 units. Installation services must include replacement of all existing ZeeVee 2540 modulators with new ZeeVee 2840 HD input modulators, programming of H26 receivers, replacement and programming of ATSC antenna modulators, setup of off-air channels integrated with DirecTV channel lineup, and balancing of outputs to service the building's coax distribution network supporting 90 televisions. The contractor must supply all incidental materials including coaxial cable, connectors, splitters, taps, and mounting hardware, and must complete installation and system integration within 90 days post-award. The contractor is not responsible for activating or provisioning the new receivers. NAICS code is 811210 with a size standard of USD 34 million.
Evaluation criteria equally weight past experience, past performance, and price. Questions are due September 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Amendment 0001, posted September 22, 2026, extended the proposal due date and provided answers to offeror questions. Quotes must remain valid for 30 days after closing.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
***Amendment posted to answer questions and extend due date and time.***
The Ohio National Guard (OHARNG) owns and operates a DirecTV based cable headend system. The OHARNG maintains a service contract with DirecTV for television services. Facilitating this service provider is a requirement. The core components of the headend system are failing and require replacement. The OHARNG requires the procurement of the following line items.
1: Quantity of 4 (four) - HDMI MPEG2 digital video encoders specification to match ZeeVee Hdbridge HDb2840-NA 4-CH
2: Quantity 16 (sixteen) - DirecTV receivers specifications to match DIRECTV H26 RECEIVER.
3: Quantity 1 (one) - Off-air ATSC to QAM modulator specifications to match DT-ATSC-QAM-8V2 Off-Air ATSC Over Air signal modulator, to DIRECTV six line trunk amp.
4: Quantity 1 (one) - Line amps DIRECTV SWM 30, new DirecTV receivers and SWM amps as necessary for coax distribution.
5: Quantity 2 (two) - Rack shelf for tuners, RACK SHELF H26, new rack shelves for new DirecTV receivers and SWM amps as necessary for coax distribution.
Installation services: The OHARNG requires the installation of above components and integration into the existing Cable TV headend system. Installation services must include new rack shelves for new DirecTV receivers and SWM amps as necessary for coax distribution. The requirement includes replacement of all ZeeVee 2540 modulators with new ZeeVee 2840 HD input modulators (or matching specification equipment) and program with new H26 DIRECTV HD receivers. Replace ATSC antenna modulators and program off air signals. Setup off-air channels and integrate with DirecTV channel lineup. Balance outputs to appropriately service building coax distribution network.
Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email only no later than 12:00 PM (Eastern Time), 14 SEPT 2026, to paul.s.robinson6.civ@army.mil and/or brett.a.fruth.civ@army.mil.
Quotes shall be submitted via email only and must be received no later than 12:00 PM (Eastern Time), 18 SEPT 2026, to paul.s.robinson6.civ@army.mil and/or brett.a.fruth.civ@army.mil. Late submissions may not be considered.
Update #1 ·
The Ohio National Guard (OHARNG) owns and operates a DirecTV based cable headend system. The OHARNG maintains a service contract with DirecTV for television services. Facilitating this service provider is a requirement. The core components of the headend system are failing and require replacement. The OHARNG requires the procurement of the following line items.
1: Quantity of 4 (four) - HDMI MPEG2 digital video encoders specification to match ZeeVee Hdbridge HDb2840-NA 4-CH
2: Quantity 16 (sixteen) - DirecTV receivers specifications to match DIRECTV H26 RECEIVER.
3: Quantity 1 (one) - Off-air ATSC to QAM modulator specifications to match DT-ATSC-QAM-8V2 Off-Air ATSC Over Air signal modulator, to DIRECTV six line trunk amp.
4: Quantity 1 (one) - Line amps DIRECTV SWM 30, new DirecTV receivers and SWM amps as necessary for coax distribution.
5: Quantity 2 (two) - Rack shelf for tuners, RACK SHELF H26, new rack shelves for new DirecTV receivers and SWM amps as necessary for coax distribution.
Installation services: The OHARNG requires the installation of above components and integration into the existing Cable TV headend system. Installation services must include new rack shelves for new DirecTV receivers and SWM amps as necessary for coax distribution. The requirement includes replacement of all ZeeVee 2540 modulators with new ZeeVee 2840 HD input modulators (or matching specification equipment) and program with new H26 DIRECTV HD receivers. Replace ATSC antenna modulators and program off air signals. Setup off-air channels and integrate with DirecTV channel lineup. Balance outputs to appropriately service building coax distribution network.
Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email only no later than 12:00 PM (Eastern Time), 14 SEPT 2026, to paul.s.robinson6.civ@army.mil and/or brett.a.fruth.civ@army.mil.
Quotes shall be submitted via email only and must be received no later than 12:00 PM (Eastern Time), 18 SEPT 2026, to paul.s.robinson6.civ@army.mil and/or brett.a.fruth.civ@army.mil. Late submissions may not be considered.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation Amendment W9136426QA0810001 SF 30.pdf | ||
| Instructions to Offerors Cable Headend v2.docx | DOCX document | |
| Solicitation - W9136426QA081.pdf | ||
| Cable Headend SOW.docx | DOCX document |
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