Cable TV Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Network Contracting Office 5, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified contractors capable of providing Cable TV Services for patient rooms at the Beckley VA Medical Center in Beckley, WV. This is for planning purposes only and is not a Request for Quotation. Responses are due by March 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for limited basic and expanded basic cable television services for approximately 150 patient use locations throughout the Beckley VA Medical Center. The service must include a specific list of required channels (local, national, specialized programming). The contractor's price must include all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes. The Beckley VA will handle all internal cable repairs, and service requests will only be made by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Chief of Facilities. The facility requires the ability to incorporate additional TV drops in the future, with specific drop locations detailed across multiple buildings (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14/15, and 35).
Technical Requirements & Constraints
The Beckley VAMC does not have fiber optic cable and cannot run it. The current head-end is a COMS 300 system with amplifiers for signal control. Satellite receivers are not permitted to be mounted on buildings. The service begins in the basement and is amplified to other areas.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Product Service Code: S119 (Other Utilities)
- Place of Performance: Beckley VA Medical Center, Beckley, WV 25801, United States
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, 07:00 AM EDT
- Published Date: March 6, 2026
Information Requested
Interested and capable respondents are asked to provide:
- Business name, address, business type, socio-economic status, and contact information.
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.
- Confirmation of small business status under NAICS code 516120 (Television Broadcasting Services).
- A capability statement and summary of previous experience demonstrating the ability to provide cable television services, referencing the attached Statement of Work.
- Information on whether the company holds a GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract and the contract number.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not commit the government to a contract. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response. Responding does not preclude future participation in any potential Request for Quotation (RFQ).