DG11--JB Satellite Television Services Base plus 4 Option Years

SOL #: 36C25226Q0397Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)
MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, United States

Place of Performance

Chicago, IL

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services. Includes Satellite Communications Access, Internet, Cellular Services, Landline And Telephone Services. Transport Services For Data And Voice Network Circuits And Associated Access Facilities And Services; Includes Dedicated And Virtual Data Networks. (DG11)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Timeline

1
Posted
May 6, 2026
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Last Updated
May 6, 2026
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Response Deadline
May 11, 2026, 3:00 PM

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), Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC), is soliciting quotes for DirecTV Satellite Television Services at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL, and its associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract with a base year and four option years. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 14, 2026. The acquisition is listed as UNRESTRICTED.

Scope of Work

  • Provide DirecTV satellite television service to all specified television sets and receivers.
  • Ensure a minimum of specified television stations, including local channels for the Chicagoland area.
  • Conduct semi-annual site visits for signal reception and quality assurance.
  • Offer 24/7 toll-free technical support.
  • Utilize Government-furnished equipment, including 311 TVs and 36 receivers at the Medical Center, 10 TVs and 4 receivers at Auburn Gresham CBOC, and 2 TVs and 2 receivers at Lakeside CBOC.

Contract & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
  • Period of Performance: Base year (June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027) plus four (4) one-year option years.
  • Set-Aside: Unrestricted (as per SF 1449, Block 10).
  • Published Date: May 6, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Mandatory Site Visit: Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time, at the Hospital Main Lobby/Atrium of Jesse Brown VA Medical Center.
  • RFQ Questions Due: Monday, May 18, 2026, at noon local time, via email to richard.ruffin@va.gov.
  • Quote Submission: Submit via email to richard.ruffin@va.gov. Email size limit is 7MB; split responses if necessary. The specific quote submission deadline is not provided in the RFQ summary.
  • Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Experience, and Price. The Government will use a comparative evaluation process.

Additional Notes

  • The solicitation is issued under FAR Part 13.5 Simplified Procedures.
  • Offerors must acknowledge all amendments.
  • Invoices must be submitted electronically via Tungsten Network.
  • Specific facility requirements apply, including drug-free environment, smoking, weapons policies, and VHA Directive 1192 (influenza vaccination/masking).
  • Point of Contact: Richard Ruffin, richard.ruffin@va.gov.

People

Points of Contact

Richard RuffinContracting OfficerPRIMARY
richard.ruffin@va.gov
414-844-4800 x 43257

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