S119--Cable Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 intends to solicit Direct TV satellite programming services for two Baltimore-area medical centers under a Total Small Business set-aside, with offer due September 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT.

Performance occurs at Baltimore VA Medical Center (10 N Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201) and Loch Raven VA Medical Center (3901 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21218). Each facility requires 125 outlet drops with HD 1080p output, a minimum of 64 total channels including basic cable, extended cable, premium channels, high-definition channels where technically feasible, and all local broadcast channels available in the Baltimore market. Services must maintain 99.5% minimum uptime availability per location measured monthly; scheduled maintenance requires 72-hour advance written notice, and in-person response to unresolved remote issues must occur within 48 hours. Personnel providing services must undergo background investigations commensurate with Tier 1/Low Risk designation and comply with VA Directive/Handbook 0710 regarding personnel security and suitability.

The contract period runs from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027 with monthly invoicing in arrears. Amendment 0001, effective August 25, 2026, adds DirectTV Hospitality & Institutions channel lineups as attachments; offerors must acknowledge receipt prior to the offer deadline.

The acquisition is classified under NAICS 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications), PSC S119, and contemplates a Firm Fixed Price contract evaluated through comparative evaluation per FAR 12.203(c)(2). Contracting Officer is Jameel Gordon. Quotes must be submitted via email to jameel.gordon@va.gov and include technical capability documentation, legible unit pricing for each line item, and past performance evidence demonstrating a minimum of three years of relevant experience, supported by CPARS records or a completed past performance questionnaire.