W099--Cable TV for Evansville IN VAMC

The solicitation numbered 36C25526Q0056_3, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 15, seeks a firm-fixed-price contractor to provide cable television services to 17 televisions at the Marion VA Medical Center in Evansville, Indiana. The contract encompasses a base year and four option years, with an estimated total value of approximately $47 million. The work involves installation, operation, maintenance, servicing, and upgrading of telecommunications equipment at the designated government location, to be completed within 60 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. Services are to be performed during normal business hours, and the contractor is responsible for maintaining ownership and repair of equipment, with the government providing space and power. The award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation, where price is the most significant factor, followed by technical capability and past performance. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and VetCert at the time of submission and submit proposals electronically by December 17, 2025. The contract integrates various Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses and VA-specific clauses addressing small business subcontracting, labor standards, privacy safeguards, procurement restrictions, and security requirements including personal identity verification and information system accreditation in line with federal standards. Specific prohibitions are in place against using equipment or services from designated foreign entities to comply with national security legislation. The contract includes options for extending the term and services, with possible extensions up to six months. Invoicing must be submitted electronically to the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas. No explicit packaging or labeling instructions are detailed, though compliance with applicable federal preservation standards is implied. The Government retains responsibility for inspection and acceptance at the delivery destination, and the contractor must adhere to all applicable laws and ensure services meet contract specifications throughout performance. Communication and submissions are directed to Contracting Officer Laura Ferguson at the Network Contracting Office in Leavenworth, Kansas, with strict adherence to the outlined electronic proposal format and submission protocols.