Direct TV Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded a sole-source bridge contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures to Executive Broadband Communications, LLC, for HD digital satellite television services to ensure uninterrupted programming across multiple VA healthcare facilities in the Greater Los Angeles area, including West Los Angeles, Sepulveda, Santa Maria, and San Gabriel Valley. The contract, identified as 36C26226P1178, was awarded on June 29, 2026, under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, with an estimated value of $25,352.00 funded through non-Recovery Act sources. The service period spans two months, from July 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026, specifically to maintain continuity of care-related television services during a transition period following the expiration of the prior contract. The award was justified under FAR 13.106-1 due to the incumbent provider’s unique operational infrastructure, existing equipment, and billing systems, which eliminate the possibility of an alternative vendor ensuring seamless service without disruption. Although no formal evaluation factors, quality standards, inspection criteria, or technical specifications were documented, the implicit requirement is uninterrupted, high-definition satellite programming to support patient welfare. The contract is non-renewable and includes no option periods. The contracting office is located in Long Beach, California, with Marco Ramos identified as the Contract Specialist and point of contact. Performance is centered in Los Angeles, California, and the NAICS code 516210 (Television Broadcasting) and PSC DG10 are used to define the nature of the service. No packaging, marking, invoicing system, or detailed administrative provisions were specified, and while the awardee’s UEI is listed as M615ZGHJJRJ6, formal certifications from the vendor or details of corporate size status were not provided in the documentation.