DG10--Direct TV Service
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), specifically the San Diego VA Health Care System, is conducting a Sources Sought market research effort to identify qualified businesses capable of providing DirecTV Programming Service maintenance. This notice aims to gather information from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and other small businesses. Responses are due by June 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for all labor, supervision, materials, parts, and transportation necessary to maintain the DirecTV Programming Service. Key services include:
- At least one on-site preventive maintenance inspection during the contract period.
- Inclusion of hardware parts and applicable software updates in the support agreement.
- 24/7/365 telephone support services.
- On-site service calls with a 5-business day response time.
- Provision of electronic field service reports within 7 calendar days after PM or on-site service calls, detailing services, repairs, replacement parts, hours, safety checks, performance data, and recommendations.
- Reporting of any unsafe conditions or misuse by service technicians. The service covers upgraded DirecTV for 185 devices and a 55-channel headend for 195 devices, each for a 12-month period.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research Only)
- Set-Aside: Primarily targeting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with consideration for other small business types (Veteran-Owned, 8(a), HUBZone, Women-Owned, Small Disadvantaged). The VA is mandated to consider a total SDVOSB set-aside.
- NAICS Code: 516210 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers)
- Product Service Code: DG10 (Network Services)
- Response Due: June 9, 2026, 10:00 AM MST
Eligibility & Submission
Interested businesses must provide:
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone, fax, and email.
- DUNS number, CAGE Code, and Tax ID Number.
- Type of small business (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDB, SB).
- A capability statement demonstrating technical expertise and experience to perform the described work. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). SDVOSB/VOSB firms must also be registered with the SBA-Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS). Submissions should be emailed to felicia.simpson@va.gov, marked "Attn: Felicia Simpson, Contract Specialist."
Additional Notes
This is a market research announcement and not a solicitation. The Government is not obligated to award a contract or reimburse costs for responding. No sub-contracting opportunities are anticipated. If SDVOSB responses are inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be considered.