SAM #36C24126Q0609

Sole Source Cable TV and Internet Services for Bedford VA Medical Center (Comcast)

This notice announces the Department of Veterans Affairs' intent to award a sole source contract for cable TV and internet services at the Bedford VA Medical Center. - Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 1, Bedford VA Medical Center - Vendor/OEM: Comcast Cable Communications LLC - Services required: - Comcast Cable TV service - Comcast internet service - Installation, maintenance, and support of proprietary cable system - Contract structure: - Base year: 07/01/2026 to 06/30/2027 - Four option years, extending through 06/30/2031 - Sole source justification: - Comcast is the only provider due to proprietary cable infrastructure and lack of alternatives - Significant cost and disruption would result from switching providers - NAICS code: 517111 - No specific quantities or part numbers provided - Other vendors may submit capability statements, but competition is unlikely - Commercial opportunity is limited to Comcast due to technical and geographic constraints

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NOTICE OF THE INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE TO Comcast Cable Communications LLC, USA. 1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-2838 USA. Response Due Date: 06/29/2026, by 8:00 AM (EST) NOTICE OF THE INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE SYNOPSIS Network Contract Office 1, Procurement Office East on behalf of The Department of Veterans Affairs, Bedford VA Medical Center located at 200 Springs Road Bedford, MA 01730-114 intends to award a firm-fixed contract to Comcast Cable Communications LLC to provide Comcast Cable for a period of one (1) year plus four (4) option years and installation to Bedford VA Medical Center. The proposed procurement is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 -- Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1). The North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) for this requirement is 517111. All responsible sources that feel they should be considered qualified to provide the above-mentioned products may submit a response to this notice (by the response due date shown above) to glorimar.estevezcortorreal@va.gov. The information provided shall include detailed (and relevant) documentation to allow the government to perform adequate market research and make a proper determination. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.

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