DG11--DIRECT TELEVISION HD TELEVISION SERVICES
Overview
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Veterans Health Administration, is seeking proposals for Direct Television HD Television Services for the Richmond VA Medical Center, its Fisher Houses, and the Emporia Outpatient Clinic in Virginia. This opportunity is for a firm-fixed-price contract to provide installation, maintenance, and upgrade of HD satellite TV services. Quotes are due by May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of comprehensive HD Television Services. Key deliverables include:
- Installation and ongoing maintenance of HD satellite TV services.
- Upgrading existing facilities from Standard Definition (SD) to High Definition (HD) programming.
- Provision of specific HD programming channels as detailed in the solicitation.
- Signal distribution from the antenna to the Head-In System.
- Annual maintenance of overhead units and on-demand repair services.
- Compliance with all VA security and personnel vetting requirements. The detailed line items for services, quantities, and performance periods are provided in the accompanying Excel sheet.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: A base year (June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027) with four (4) subsequent option years.
- Estimated Value: Approximately $44 million.
- NAICS Code: 517410 – Satellite Telecommunications, with a size standard of $44.0 million.
- Product Service Code: DG11 – Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services.
- Submission Deadline: May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM EST, via email to Tiara.White@va.gov.
- Questions Deadline: May 25, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
- Published Date: May 19, 2026.
Evaluation & Eligibility
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), focusing on Technical/Management Approach and Price.
- Technical Requirements: Offerors must demonstrate understanding of the Statement of Work, provide proof of Direct TV installer/provider/reseller status, and submit a detailed technical and management approach (max 25 pages).
- Pricing: Must be submitted on the provided Excel sheet without altering its format.
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is unrestricted.
- Eligibility: All offerors must be registered and maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time of quote submission and until contract award.
Additional Notes
The primary solicitation document is Standard Form 1449. Offerors are responsible for downloading all documents, including amendments, from the Contract Opportunities website and acknowledging receipt of any amendments. Quotes must include company information, pricing, representations, certifications, and a technical approach.