SAM #36C26126Q0773

Satellite TV Programming and Equipment Upgrades for VA Palo Alto Health Care System

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking vendors to provide Satellite TV programming and equipment upgrades for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, covering both Palo Alto and Menlo Park Divisions. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21 - VA Palo Alto Health Care System - OEMs and Vendors: - DirecTV (satellite TV programming content) - COM3000 (receiver blade equipment) - Products and Services Requested: - Satellite TV programming content for 911 televisions - DirecTV Entertainment Package, Fox Sports 2, NFL Network, MLB Network, Regional Sports Networks, Local Channel Pack - Equipment upgrades for head-end system: - Equipment rack - QAM Modulators - Satellite Dish - Laptop for remote monitoring - Test TV monitor - 30dB Launch Amplifier - COM3000 Receiver blade - Maintenance of head-end equipment - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, travel, and overhead - Fixed monthly rate per connected TV set - Equipment upgrades and ongoing maintenance included - Vendors must submit informal quote, distributor letter (if applicable), and capabilities statement - Place of Performance: - VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto Division (3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303) - VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Menlo Park Division (795 Willow Rd., Menlo Park, CA 94025) - Period of Performance: - Five years, with one base year and four option years - NAICS code: 517410 (Satellite Communications) - PSC code: DG10 (IT and Telecom Network)

Description

This is an Announcement is for Satellite TV Service. Period of Performance: 04/22/2027-09/30/2026 This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. The purpose of this Sources Sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes. The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This requirement is for a non-Personal Services Contract Satellite TV programming content for Palo Alto and Menlo Park Divisions of VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, material, tools, travel and overhead necessary to perform this service at VAPAHCS. The NAICS and Product Service Codes for this requisition are as follows: NAICS code 517410, Satellite Communications, has been verified as the correct NAICS code for the requirement, verified through the BLS website at https://www.bls.gov/cew/classifications/industry/industry-titles.htm The correct Product and Service Code (PSC) for the requirement is DG10, IT and Telecom Network, is verified in the April 2025 PSC Manual. The Period of Performance dates are as follows: April 22, 2027-April 21, 20232. Basic Requirement Information. Interested vendors are asked to review the draft SOW and provide the following information in their response: 1. Company Name, Point Contact, Email address 2. An Informal Quote 3. Authorized Distributor Letter (if applicable) 4. Capabilities Statement /Narrative 5. NAICS code and size standard 6. UEI Number 7. Vendor POC information 8. If the vendor has any existing contracts in which these items can be ordered from (e.g. GSA, NASA SEWP, DLA eCAT, VA SAC, or VA NAC). If responses to questions 1-8 are not provided, vendor is considered nonresponsive. If you have questions, please feel free to contact John Waldrip at john.waldrip@va.gov See attached document: PWS-Satellite TV Service 2027-2032.

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