R499--NEW (B+4) | AMA Satellite Network Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 17, is seeking satellite TV network services for the Thomas E. Creek Amarillo VA Healthcare System. The contract will cover a comprehensive satellite network subscription for 472 drops, featuring "America's Top 120 Plus" package with additional add-on packages including HD, Leisure Pack, Hospitality Plus, and Starz Encore Movies. The solicitation (36C25725Q0592) is currently in pre-solicitation status, with interested vendors required to submit their responses by May 27, 2025, at 4 PM Central Time. Potential contractors must provide their company name, SAM UEI number, socioeconomic category, and a capabilities statement. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the VA will use the submitted information to determine the acquisition strategy for this procurement.

The contract opportunity is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) under NAICS code 516120 and Product Service Code R499. The contract will span five years, from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030, with a base year and four optional renewal years. Service requirements include 24/7 emergency telephone support, a 4-hour on-site repair response time during normal working hours, and ongoing maintenance and software updates. The performance location will be the Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center in Amarillo, Texas, with the VA providing all televisions and remotes. While no specific award value or budget range is provided in the pre-solicitation documents, the comprehensive service includes coverage for 80 specific channels across various genres, indicating a substantial service scope for the medical facility.