SAM #36C24526Q0682

Sole Source Cable TV Services for Martinsburg VA Medical Center (DIRECTV)

This notice announces the Department of Veterans Affairs' intent to award a sole source contract for cable television services at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. - Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Martinsburg VA Medical Center (VISN 5 Contract Satellite Office) - Sole Source Vendor: DIRECTV - DIRECTV is the incumbent provider with an integrated satellite distribution system already installed - The facility's infrastructure is specifically built for DIRECTV, making them the only technically acceptable provider - Scope of Service: - Cable television service for approximately 390 patient TV connections and 56 business TV connections - Service must be available 24/7/365 - Programming must support patient comfort, satisfaction, and therapeutic care - Contract Structure: - Firm fixed price agreement - One base year with four option years - Commercial Opportunity: - This is a sole source procurement; no competition is anticipated unless another provider can demonstrate technical compatibility with the existing DIRECTV infrastructure

Description

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Page 1 of 1 This intent to sole source announcement is posted in accordance with FAR 5.2 - Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions.

Objective
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Martinsburg VA Medical Center, intends to award a single source purchase order to DIRECTV for the continued provision of cable television services supporting patient care rooms, waiting areas, and designated business locations. Approximately 390 patient television connections 56 business television connections Continuous 24/7/365 service availability Programming required for patient comfort, satisfaction, and therapeutic care

Unique Qualifications

DIRECTV is the incumbent provider with an established and fully integrated satellite distribution system throughout the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. The existing infrastructure receivers, wiring, distribution equipment, and programming configurations was built and aligned over multiple years specifically for DIRECTV service.

Award information

The incumbent contractor shall be provided with the opportunity to present a quote that shall be accepted as a firm fixed price agreement at the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). The Government anticipates the Independent Cost Estimate shall be developed and comparable with the current incumbent to justify fair and reasonable pricing. The period of performance shall be for one base year period, with four optional years.

If anyone requests additional information or would like to obtain a copy of the statement of work (SOW) for more details, please contact: Cassie (KC) White cassie.white@va.gov

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