DG11--JB Satellite Television Services Base plus 4 Option Years
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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 Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) in Milwaukee, WI, is soliciting proposals for DirecTV Satellite Television Services for the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL, and its associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and non-personal services necessary to deliver DirecTV Satellite TV Services. Key requirements include:
- Provision of DirecTV satellite television service.
- Minimum specified television stations, including local channels for the Chicagoland area.
- Semi-annual site visits to ensure signal reception and quality.
- 24/7 toll-free technical support.
- Utilizing 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) with four (4) one-year option years.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14).
- Published Date: May 6, 2026.
- Response Date: May 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Submission & Evaluation
- Mandatory Site Visit: Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Hospital Main Lobby/Atrium.
- RFQ Questions: Must be submitted via email to richard.ruffin@va.gov no later than Monday, May 18, 2026, at noon local time.
- Quote Submission: Submit via email to richard.ruffin@va.gov by the solicitation closing date. Email size limit is 7MB; split responses if necessary.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Experience, and Price. The Government will use a comparative evaluation process.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued under FAR Part 13.5 Simplified Procedures. Offerors must acknowledge all amendments and complete representations and certifications. Invoices must be submitted electronically via Tungsten Network. Specific facility requirements regarding a drug-free environment, smoking, weapons, and VHA Directive 1192 (influenza vaccination/masking) apply.