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36C24526Q0764Federal

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research through a sources sought announcement to identify qualified vendors capable of providing bulk satellite television services to the Baltimore VA Medical Center and Loch Raven VA Medical Center. The requirement is for direct TV satellite programming to support 125 outlet drops at each location, delivering a minimum of 64 channels including basic, extended, premium, HD, and local broadcast channels consistent with the current lineup in the Baltimore market. The contract will cover a one-year base period from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with service required 24/7, 365 days a year. The contractor must act as an authorized third-party DirecTV biller, maintain existing headend infrastructure provided by the VA, and ensure uninterrupted HD 1080p signal delivery with a minimum 99.5% monthly uptime. Any service interruption must be addressed in-person within 48 hours if remote resolution is not possible. Vendors must submit a detailed capability statement demonstrating technical expertise and experience in providing similar bulk television services, as general statements are not acceptable. Submissions must include company information, SAM Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, tax ID, business size classification, and any applicable Federal Supply Schedule contracting details. All equipment and installations must comply with the National Electrical Code, FCC regulations, VA facility safety standards, and historic preservation requirements, with no alteration to building exteriors or obstruction of egress routes. The television system must remain completely isolated from VA IT networks, with no data transmission, interactive services, or access to patient or employee information. Contractors must provide annual written certification confirming the system’s standalone status and comply with VA Directive 6500 physical security protocols, including access controls and personnel credentialing. Responses are due by 11:00 AM EST on August 17, 2026, and must be emailed to [email hidden] with the subject line Sources Sought Notice No. 36C24526Q0764 Cable Service. This announcement does not constitute a solicitation or obligation to award a contract.

General Info

Bulk satellite TV service for two VA centers, 125 outlets, 64+ channels, 24/7 uptime, 99.5% reliability, standalone system, one-year contract.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 (36C245)

NAICS

517410 - Satellite Telecommunications

Place of Performance

Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC, Baltimore, MD, 21201

Set-Aside

NONE

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Sources Sought Notice 36C24526Q0764 - Cable Services

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PhaseClosed

PostedAug 10

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineAug 17

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Submission Closed

08/17/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 (36C245)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeLINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 (36C245)

Office AddressLINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

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Jameel GordonContracting Officer

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Full Description

SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY , it is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this sources-sought must be in writing. The purpose of this SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential sources capable of providing the services described below.
Documentation on technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following:
Company name:
(b) Address:
(c) Point of Contact:
(d) Phone, Fax (if applicable), and Email:
(e) SAM Unique Entity ID:
(f) Cage Code:
(g) Tax ID Number:
(h) Type of business, SDVOSB; VOSB, WOSB, small, large, etc., as appropriate:
Must provide a Capability Statement that addresses the organization s qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the statement of work described below. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in the Government s inability to determine whether the respondent is capable. GENERAL STATEMENTS OF CAPABILITY ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Federal Supply Schedule Contracting # if applicable
General Pricing
All interested parties should submit information by email only to contact@example.gov. All emails must have as the subject line, Sources Sought Notice No. 36C24526Q0764 Cable Service. All information submissions must be received no later than 11:00 AM (EST) on Aug 17, 2026.

STATEMENT OF WORK
To Provide Direct TV Satellite Programming to Baltimore VA Medical Center and Loch Raven VA Medical Center for the Base Period of Oct 1, 2026 - September 30th, 2027.
Place of performance address and hours of operation:
Bulk Television Services for 125 outlet drops at Baltimore VA Medical Center 10 N Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201 Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 0800 1630
Bulk Television Services for 125 outlet drops at Loch Raven VA Medical Center 3901 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21218 Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 0800 1630
SCOPE AND BACKGROUND: Continuing Current Satellite Television Cable Services with no changes in channels already established in both facilities. Contractor/Vendor shall be a third-party biller and authorized DirecTV Services. VA Provides Com3000 headend for distribution of network signals, supporting the entire facility, common areas, bedside televisions and employee workspaces. All equipment is owned by the Facility and any needs or requirements to fix or replace equipment should be provided and proposed to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and/or Contracting Officer (CO).
Contractor/Vendor will be responsible for providing all technical support required to maintain the 1080p HD TV signals at optimum efficiency and will assist in any resolutions deemed necessary to resolve such signal outages and/or deficiencies. This TV signal will be provided twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, and three-hundred-sixty-five (365) days per year.
Minimum Service Levels: The contractor shall provide cable television service that meets or exceeds the following specifications: HD 1080p output, Minimum 64 total channels including basic cable, extended cable, premium channels (as specified), high-definition (HD) channels where technically feasible, and all local broadcast channels available in the Baltimore, Maryland market. Channel lineups: The current selection of available channels will be displayed at the Contracting Officer, COR and CO s recommendations. Services must have the ability to be added and removed at will of the COR and CO.
Uptime Minimum 99.5% availability per service location measured monthly (excluding scheduled maintenance with 72-hour advance written notice). 48-hour service interruption response required in-person if unable to resolve and restore services remotely. No Personally Identifiable information, Patient or employee information can or will be shared on the CCTV system.
Operate and maintain a fully functional cable television distribution system delivering service to all required locations Ensure reliable, uninterrupted signal delivery to all service outlets, service quality standards support system modifications including addition, relocation, or removal of service outlets without degradation to existing service locations Ensure compatibility with existing distribution infrastructure unless the Government directs system changes via contract modification Installation and Equipment Standards: All equipment and installations shall comply with National Electrical Code (NEC) / NFPA 70 All work shall meet manufacturer specifications for installed equipment All installations shall comply with FCC regulations for signal quality and interference Exterior equipment installations shall not alter the historical appearance of existing buildings and shall comply with applicable historic preservation requirements All installations shall comply with VA facility safety standards and shall not obstruct egress routes or create fire hazards 3.3 Security and Compliance Requirements Physical Security: Contractor shall comply with VA Directive 6500 physical security requirements including equipment room access controls and personnel screening Headend equipment and critical distribution components shall be secured in controlled-access areas Contractor personnel shall meet all facility access and credentialing requirements per Section 10.2 Cybersecurity: The cable television system shall operate as a standalone broadcast distribution system with no electronic connectivity to VA IT networks (LAN/WAN/Internet) System shall provide broadcast distribution only (no interactive services, no data transmission, no patient information) Formal Certification and Accreditation (C&A) package is not required for standalone broadcast systems Contractor shall provide annual written certification confirming system remains standalone with no network connectivity Any proposed changes introducing network connectivity, interactive services, or data transmission require prior written approval from CO or COR.