DG11--Cable & Internet - Sources Sought
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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 VA Black Hills Health Care System is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify businesses capable of providing Cable TV, Internet, Phone, and Digital Music Services for its Fort Meade Campus in Fort Meade, SD. This is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses will inform the government's acquisition strategy, including potential set-asides for various small business categories. Responses are due Monday, May 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Services
The requirement is for comprehensive telecommunications services, including:
- Cable TV: Standard basic cable and MDU cable services, with options for additional TVs/accounts and digital adaptors.
- Internet Services: DSL connections at various campus locations, with flexibility for additions or removals.
- Digital Music: Broadcast digital music services.
- Phone Services: Specifically for the daycare building.
Services are to be provided at firm fixed prices per item, with repairs and installations outside the scope of this potential contract. The anticipated contract period includes a base year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) and four option years, extending through June 30, 2031.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers), with an SBA Small Business Size Standard of 1,500 Employees.
- Product/Service Code: DG11 (IT and Telecom – Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services).
- Place of Performance: VA Black Hills Health Care System, Fort Meade Campus, Fort Meade, SD.
- Potential Set-Aside: Market research will consider Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and other socio-economic small business categories.
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must email responses to Alisha.Milander@va.gov by the deadline. Submissions must include:
- All socio-economic categories (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, Large Business, 8a), SAM Unique Entity ID, and Government Contract POC.
- Confirmation of existing government contracts (e.g., FSS, GSA) for these services.
- Details on contemplated subcontracting, including percentage and tasks.
- Estimated lead time for a fully functioning solution.
- Definitive statement of current authorization, infrastructure, network build-out, compliance, and operational capabilities to provide services to the VA Black Hills Health Care System Fort Meade Campus.
- Completed market research pricing in the provided Rate Table for all services.
Important Notes
This notice is for information and planning only; it is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from it. The government will not pay for information submitted. Proprietary information should be clearly marked. Failure to accurately respond to all questions may affect the acquisition strategy.