DG11--JB Satellite Television Services Base plus 4 Option Years
Overview
Buyer
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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 Network Contract Office 12, is seeking proposals for DirecTV Satellite Television Services for the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and its associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in Chicago, IL. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract with a base year and four option years. The opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due by May 22, 2026, 20:00 UTC.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quote (RFQ) requires the provision of DirecTV satellite television service, including a minimum of specified television stations and local channels for the Chicagoland area. Key deliverables include semi-annual site visits to ensure signal reception and quality, and 24/7 toll-free technical support. The Government will provide existing 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 Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: One 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)
- Procurement Method: Issued under FAR Part 13.5 Simplified Procedures.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Submission: Proposals must be submitted via email to Richard.Ruffin@va.gov by May 22, 2026, 20:00 UTC. Bidders should note the 7MB email size limit and split responses if necessary.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Experience, and Price, using a comparative evaluation process.
- Past Actions: A mandatory site visit was held on May 14, 2026, and questions were due by May 18, 2026.
- Amendment 0001: This amendment, posted May 21, 2026, provides responses to vendor questions and clarifications regarding facility addresses, specific clinic locations, Spanish-language programming, and equipment upgrades. It confirms no changes to the solicitation's due date or evaluation factors. Offerors must acknowledge all amendments and incorporate clarifications into their proposals.
Important Notes
Offerors must 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.