S119--Television Services - Saginaw VAMC Base Year: 02/01/2025 - 01/31/2026

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, specifically the Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (VISN 10), is soliciting offers for comprehensive satellite TV services at the Saginaw VA Medical Center (VAMC) located in Saginaw, Michigan. The procurement will be conducted using Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and seeks a contractor to provide complete television services, including parts, material, labor, supervision, technical manuals, maintenance, programming, and transportation necessary to maintain optimal cable signal distribution. The VA anticipates awarding a fixed-price purchase order to the contractor offering the best overall value, with evaluation criteria focusing on technical capability, past performance, and pricing. Technical questions are due by December 17, 2024 at 12pm EDT, with full proposals required by December 27, 2024 at 3:00pm EST. The contract will be awarded under NAICS Code 516120, with a size standard of $47 million, and requires the contractor to be licensed for cable television services and cable distribution system maintenance.

The solicitation covers a base year contract period from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, with potential for four additional option years. The scope involves maintaining approximately 100 televisions, including 60 LCD TVs and 60 PDI bedside models, and providing commercial programming through DirecTV or an equivalent service. While the opportunity is not specifically set aside for small businesses, it falls under the small business size standard. The contractor must maintain digital QAM distribution systems, service VA-specific content channels, and respond to service calls within 2 hours by phone and 24 hours on-site. The facility is located at 1500 Weiss St, Saginaw, MI 48602, and the contract will require adherence to the Service Contract Act wage determination, which establishes minimum wage rates for various occupational categories. The precise contract value is not explicitly stated, but the procurement is structured to ensure comprehensive television service for the VA medical center.