DG11--MKE Satellite Television Services Base plus 4 Option Years

The contract, identified as Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 36C25226Q0578, is a Firm-Fixed Price service agreement issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 to provide comprehensive satellite television services at the Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The scope includes the installation and integration of a satellite TV system across 408 HD television locations in nine designated buildings, leveraging the existing coaxial infrastructure to deliver 24 specified HD channels with uninterrupted service. The contract spans a base year from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, with four one-year option periods extending performance through May 31, 2031, at the government’s discretion. All equipment installed remains government-owned, and the contractor is responsible for ongoing monthly maintenance, 24/7 technical support via a toll-free hotline, and on-site service response during weekday business hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Any service interruption exceeding eight continuous hours triggers a pro-rated service credit to end users, and planned outages require at least 24 hours’ notice to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Contract performance is subject to strict on-site inspection and acceptance procedures conducted by the COR at the Zablocki VAMC facility, with criteria focused on signal quality, picture and sound integrity across all connected receivers, and full compatibility with the existing infrastructure. Contractor personnel must comply with facility access protocols, including badge-controlled entry and mandatory accompaniment by VA staff in restricted areas. The contract imposes a fixed pricing structure for up to ±20 TVs beyond the base 408, with additional channels or equipment upgrades requiring formal approval and potentially incurring extra costs. While the solicitation references FAR 43.103(b) for administrative modifications and requires compliance with VA-specific operational standards, no specific FAR clauses, packaging requirements, invoicing methods, accounting codes, or payment instructions are detailed in the documentation. The contracting officer is Ashley Johnson, and the point of contact for inquiries is Richard Ruffin. The solicitation closed on July 23, 2026, with proposals due by 1:00 p.m. CDT, and submission was required to the Great Lakes Acquisition Center in Milwaukee. No pricing data, contract value estimates, socioeconomic certifications, or