DG11--New Hines Digital TV 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 Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital (Hines VA) is soliciting proposals for a full-service, high-definition digital satellite television (DirecTV) plan and maintenance. This is a Firm Fixed Price contract with a base year and four option years, designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Services will be performed at the Hines VA Hospital in Hines, IL. Quotes are due by May 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, and services to deliver high-definition digital satellite television (minimum 1080p). This includes servicing 105 commercial television stations and four internal VA channels. Headend equipment must support data input from a Video-Tel 4K Networked/Interactive Media Player. Key deliverables also include unlimited 24/7 telephone technical support with a 4-hour response time, on-site repair within 24 hours, and semi-annual facility visits for signal quality checks. The contractor must comply with all VA facility policies, including security, privacy, drug-free workplace requirements, and VHA Directive 1192 regarding influenza vaccination. Records management must adhere to Federal and NARA regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Base Year (June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027) with four Option Years (through May 31, 2031).
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers), Size Standard: 500 Employees.
- Place of Performance: Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL.
- Response Due: May 25, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC.
- Published Date: May 11, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to richard.ruffin@va.gov. The email size limit is 7MB; offerors should split responses if necessary. Required submission items include a completed SF 1449, a pricing schedule, a narrative detailing the past three years' experience, and evidence of technical capability. Evaluation factors are Technical, Experience, and Price. A site visit is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time. Questions must be submitted via email to richard.ruffin@va.gov by Monday, May 18, 2026, at noon local time.
Additional Notes
This Request for Quote (RFQ) uses Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items (FAR Part 13.5). All contract administration matters will be handled by the Great Lakes Acquisition Center. Invoices must be submitted electronically via Tungsten Network. Offerors are required to acknowledge receipt of any amendments.