R499--Northport Television Broadcasting

The Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 02 intends to solicit from a single source IAW RFO 6.103-1 to obtain an extended warranty for Television Cable Broadcasting utilizing existing wiring and infrastructure in support of the Northport VA Medical Center.

Period of performance:

Base: 7/1/2026-6/30/2027

Option 1: 7/1/2027-6/30/2028

Option 2: 7/1/2028-6/30/2029

Option 3: 7/1/2029-6/30/2030

Option 4: 7/1/2030-6/30/2031

Basic description of the requirement: This requirement is for the contractor to provide television broadcasting service to 345 televisions on the main campus located at 79 Middleville Road, Northport NY and the televisions at each of the CBOC s. The contractor will provide equipment compatible with the current system and where replacement is needed, the equipment will be of the latest technology as required. The contractor shall utilize the existing Cablevision complex infrastructure to provide services and will maintain the existing equipment, cables, wires and accessories to sustain the operability of a high-quality service.

Cablevision is the sole provider with legal franchise authority, established infrastructure, and compatible service capabilities for the facility s geographic area. Cablevision owns the exclusive cable network and distribution lines serving this region, and no other vendor can deliver the required cable television services without significant system redesign, construction, and service interruption. Removing and replacing the existing wiring and infrastructure will cause unnecessary service interruption and costs associated with the replacement. All work shall be in accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) standards. All services are to be done as per OEM proprietary instructions.

Place of Performance:

Northport VA Medical Center

79 Middleville Rd.

Northport, NY 11768

The NAICS code for this requirement is 516210 Network Television Broadcasting

Intended Source:

CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORPORATION

1111 STEWART AVENUE

BETHPAGE, NY 11714

UEI: MKJ7FLK9JMX4

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by April 13, 2026 at 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

The Department of Veterans Affairs will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses from responsible sources will be considered. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.

Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE CABLE TELEVISION BROADCASTING in the subject line. All documents submitted, will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Contract Specialist Leia Labruna at Leia.Labruna@va.gov. The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements.