DG11--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Cable, Internet, Phone, and Digital Music Services for the VA Black Hills Health Care System – Fort Meade Campus
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Original Source
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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 VA Black Hills Health Care System – Fort Meade Campus, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Cable, Internet, Phone, and Digital Music Services. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract to Midcontinent Communications. While not a request for competitive proposals, other responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements. Responses are due by May 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers the provision of essential communication and entertainment services, including:
- Cable TV services for VA hospital buildings and the Rapid City Clinic.
- Non-enterprise internet services, specifically DSL.
- DMX broadcast digital music for patient environment of care enhancements (MRI Room) and the Daycare.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (Sole Source Intent)
- Period of Performance: Base year plus 4 option years (estimated).
- Response Due: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, by 12:00 PM Central Time.
- Published: May 6, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Fort Meade, SD.
Evaluation & Submission
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the agency will consider capability statements from any responsible source that believes they can meet the requirements. Submissions must include:
- Organization's System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).
- Documentation verifying authorized distributor/reseller status, if applicable.
- Active registration in SAM (www.sam.gov).
Responses must be submitted electronically to Alisha Milander at Alisha.Milander@va.gov. Fax responses and telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
The justification for the sole source is based on the unique requirement for DSL internet and the limited availability of traditional cable TV providers in the Fort Meade market. Market research indicated that upgrading existing infrastructure for other internet types would be costly, and no other vendors were identified who provide both DSL internet and traditional cable TV services.