Veterans Affairs Knowledge Network Satellite Downlink Maintenance
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C10A25R0001
- Agency
- VA Technology Acquisition Center Headquarters, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Veteran-Owned Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517410 Satellite Telecommunications
- PSC
- DE01 IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk; Tier 1-2, Workspace, Print, Output, Productivity Tools (Labor)
- Place of performance
- Austin, Texas, United States
- Points of contact
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- Marcus Rivers marcus.rivers@va.gov (512) 981-4119
- Mary B. Accomando mary.accomando@va.gov (512) 981-4119
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is seeking a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for maintenance of the Veterans Affairs Knowledge Network (VAKN) satellite downlink system. The solicitation covers maintenance, repair, and potential replacement of satellite downlink equipment for approximately 200 VA facilities nationwide, including locations in Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. The VAKN supports two primary programming channels: VA1 for employee education and Veteran News Network (VNN) for patient information and entertainment. Proposals are due by May 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with the solicitation number 36C10A25R0001. The contract will involve maintaining critical satellite communication infrastructure, including Prodelin antennas, Cisco PowerVu IRDs, Norsat LNBs, and associated components that enable digital educational and informational distribution to VA medical centers and community-based outpatient clinics.
The solicitation is 100% set aside for small businesses, specifically targeting the Satellite Telecommunications (NAICS 517410) category with a size standard of $44 million. The BPA will have a five-year ordering period from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2030, consisting of four 12-month ordering periods. The total authorized ceiling limit is $1,750,000, with individual BPA calls estimated to reach up to $300,000 per order. Performance locations will span VA Medical Centers, Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, Veterans Benefits Administration Regional Offices, and other VA facilities across the United States. The contract aims to ensure continuous operation of the VAKN's satellite downlink network, which provides critical educational and informational programming to VA employees and veterans through digital satellite technology.
Notice text
The Veterans Affairs Knowledge Network (VAKN) is an e-learning program that effectively distributes educational programs to VA employees via digital satellite technology. The network consists of approximately 200 VAKN downlink satellite antennas installed at VA facilities nationwide, including Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. VAKN sends two channels of programming to these facilities, VA1 and Veteran News Network (VNN). VA1 is an employee facing program that is designed to advance the knowledge, skills, and abilities of VA staff. VNN is a patient facing program that is designed to present education and information to Veterans, Veteran’s family members and caregivers in an entertaining and informative way. Use of VNN as a primary waiting room TV channel, enhances the patient experience while also providing essential information that can improve a Veteran’s quality of life and well-being. VNN and VA1 are distributed to VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) through inhouse analog or digital video distribution systems to patient waiting areas.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| S06 - 36C10A25R0001 A00001.pdf | ||
| S06 - 36C10A25R0001 A00001 VAKN Amended RFP.pdf | ||
| D.1 VAKN Inventory Carlsbad Warehouse.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| D.2 List of Locations.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| S02 - 36C10A25R0001.pdf |
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