DG11--MKE Satellite Television Services Base 4 Option Years
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 TV Services at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity for a base year and four option years. Quotes are due as specified in Block 8 of the SF 1449, with questions due by Monday, May 11, 2026, at noon local time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and non-personal services required for DirecTV Satellite TV Services. Key requirements include:
- Providing DirecTV channels and all necessary equipment for High Definition broadcasting.
- Connecting to the hospital’s existing coax cable network.
- Ensuring continuous DirecTV programming without interruption, including during any changeover.
- Providing a minimum of 24 specific HD channels (e.g., A&E, ESPN, CNN, Fox News, TBS).
- Allowing for future expansion of the channel lineup.
- Contractor personnel must adhere to all VA facility rules, including drug-free policies, no smoking, no weapons, and compliance with VHA Directive 1192 for seasonal influenza vaccination or masking.
- Contractor personnel will require background checks and credentialing.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, utilizing simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13.5.
- Period of Performance: Base Year (June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027) with four (4) Option Years.
- Place of Performance: Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI, across specific buildings (111, 70, 144, 123, 43, 150, 146, 147, 148).
- Estimated Quantity: Service for approximately 408 HD televisions.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: By the date and time specified in Block 8 of the SF 1449.
- Questions Due: Monday, May 11, 2026, at noon local time, via email to richard.ruffin@va.gov.
- Quote Submission: Via email to richard.ruffin@va.gov.
- Site Visit: Scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Experience, and Price.
Eligibility
This acquisition is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database. Limitations on subcontracting (50% for services) apply.
Additional Notes
FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 are incorporated. Invoices must be submitted electronically via Tungsten Network. All VA property is considered Federal property.