DG10--Sources Sought Satellite TV Service VA Palo Alto Healthcare System
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 VA Palo Alto Healthcare System (VAPAHCS), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify capable vendors for Satellite TV Service. This market research aims to inform future acquisition decisions for a non-personal services contract to provide satellite and local television programming and head-end equipment maintenance. Responses are due by June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a non-Personal Services Contract to provide satellite and local television programming content for the Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Livermore campuses of VAPAHCS. The contractor will be responsible for:
- Providing TV programming from DirecTV satellites and local channels to 911 televisions.
- Establishing and maintaining all DirecTV accounts, satellite antennas, and receivers.
- Upgrading and maintaining head-end equipment, including an equipment rack, QAM Modulators, Satellite Dish, Laptop for remote monitoring, Test TV monitor, 30dB Launch Amp, and COM3000 Receiver blade.
- Distributing programming via the existing Master Antenna TV (MATV) system.
- Ensuring the provision of DirecTV's Entertainment Package and Local Channel Pack.
- Providing all necessary labor, equipment, material, tools, travel, and overhead.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research Only)
- NAICS Code: 517410 (Satellite Communications)
- Product Service Code (PSC): DG10 (IT and Telecom – Network)
- Period of Performance: April 22, 2027, through April 21, 2032 (Base Year + 4 Option Years).
- Place of Performance: VA Palo Alto Healthcare System, 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, California 94304, including its Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Livermore campuses.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Submission Requirements & Deadlines
Interested vendors must review the draft Statement of Work (SOW) and submit the following information:
- Company Name, Point of Contact, Email address
- An Informal Quote
- Authorized Distributor Letter (if applicable)
- Capabilities Statement / Narrative
- NAICS code and size standard
- UEI Number
- Vendor POC information
- Confirmation of existing contract vehicles (e.g., GSA, NASA SEWP, DLA eCAT, VA SAC, or VA NAC). Failure to provide all requested items will result in a non-responsive vendor.
Response Due: June 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. Point of Contact: John Waldrip, Contract Specialist, john.waldrip@va.gov.
Additional Notes
This is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation or request for proposals/quotes. The Government will not pay for costs associated with responding. Work is to be completed within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. No Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) will be provided.