T006--Whole Healthcare Channel System Brand Name or Equal to C.A.R.E. Channel
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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), Network Contracting Office 20, is soliciting proposals for a Whole Healthcare Channel System Brand Name or Equal to the C.A.R.E. Channel. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to enhance patient experience and support the VHA Whole Health System at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle and American Lake/Tacoma, Washington. Offers are due by June 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The VA seeks to procure and license a healthcare channel system, specifically the C.A.R.E. Channel or an equivalent, which provides nature video and instrumental music for therapeutic purposes. This system is intended to reduce noise, manage pain, and promote healing for Veterans. Key requirements include:
- Procurement of two four-channel media broadcasters.
- Provision of the C.A.R.E. Channel programming service.
- Semi-annual mailing of new media devices for content updates.
- Annual content licensing and equipment rental for a total of five years.
- The VA Puget Sound will self-install media player and media channel modulator hardware; on-site installation for this hardware is not required. The services portion covers licensing and updated content to be used with the purchased equipment.
- Specific equipment includes HEART Media Broadcaster C100-BYP, Integrated MPEG2 digital player, C.A.R.E. On Hold Licensing, Annual Content Updates, and Uninterruptable Power Supply.
- Technical inquiries will be handled by existing FMS HTM support staff contacting the vendor.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order.
- Period of Performance: A base year from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, followed by four one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 512110 (Film/Video Tape Production Services) with a $40 Million size standard.
- Product Service Code: T006.
- Place of Performance: VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA, and American Lake/Tacoma, WA.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: June 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Submission Method: Offers must be emailed to the Contracting Officer, Jennifer Robles, at jennifer.robles1@va.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the offer most advantageous to the Government, based on evaluation factors including Price, Technical or Quality, and Past Performance. Offers must meet minimum requirements and will be evaluated comparatively.
- Important Note: No late quotations will be accepted. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of all amendments.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates various FAR and VAAR clauses by reference, including Clause 52.219-14, "Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)," which outlines requirements for the percentage of work performed by the prime contractor or similarly situated entities.