SAM #36C24127Q0038

VA planned sole-source Comcast cable television service and installation for White River Junction VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking market information ahead of a planned sole-source cable television service contract for the White River Junction VA Medical Center. - Procurement: Comcast cable television service and installation under a contemplated firm-fixed-price contract. - Agency and office: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 1; Network Contract Office 1, Procurement Office East, for the White River Junction VA Medical Center. - Planned vendor and sole-source basis: Comcast Cable Communications LLC is identified as the only provider serving the facility. The VA cites the cost and disruption of replacing infrastructure, including potential effects on patient care, as reasons for the proposed sole-source award. - Service needs: Programming for patient waiting areas, break rooms, and some patient rooms, including news, sports, music, and other content. No channel counts or quantities are provided. - Period of performance: Base year November 1, 2026–October 31, 2027, followed by four one-year options through October 31, 2031. - Response information: Interested capable sources may submit relevant information for market research by October 29, 2026, at 8:00 AM Eastern. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals.

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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: 10/29/2026, 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, White River Junction VA Medical Center located at 215 N. Main Street White River Junction, VT 05001 0001 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 White River Junction 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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