NNMC Satellite Television Services

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to Solicitation 75H71026Q00049 provides responses to additional questions received regarding the solicitation.

• The Period of Performance is updated to 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027.

• Responses to vendor questions are provided, clarifying various aspects of the requirement.

• The amendment extends the Period of Performance.

• It provides clarifications that may impact how vendors prepare their proposals. Key clarifications include:

  • Existing infrastructure is in place; no new installation is required.
  • There is no incumbent satellite television service.
  • The facility has an existing head-end compatible with commercial HD satellite providers.
  • The government owns the satellite hardware/headend.
  • Existing distribution cabling is in place.
  • Preferred programming includes local channels, ESPN, and family-oriented channels (no violence); internet-based streaming is not desired.
  • Current services include a "Four Directions channel" override.
  • LG brand televisions are in use; patient rooms have healthcare models, waiting areas may not.
  • The facility has 70 TVs currently, with pricing to be structured for up to 70 plus an additional 40 sets.
  • One locally produced healthcare channel should be anticipated.
  • RF signal balancing may be required.
  • Remote access and monitoring are supported, but on-site support is required for hardware issues.
  • Direct billing from the contractor is acceptable.
  • The healthcare facility is open 24/7/365 and has been operational since the mid-1990s.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation No. 75H71026Q00049. Its primary purpose is to provide responses to questions received from potential offerors regarding the solicitation.

• The amendment addresses questions related to the installation of satellite infrastructure, existing contracts, headend systems, satellite television systems, distribution cabling, preferred programming, current television services, television brands, pillow speakers, and the number of televisions per room and in common areas.

• The Period of Performance has been updated to 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027.

• The amendment provides clarifications that may impact how offerors prepare their proposals, particularly regarding existing infrastructure and equipment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for "FY2026 Satellite Cable Services" for the Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) in Shiprock, NM. The services required are full High-Definition satellite television to 54 hospital beds and clinical patient waiting areas. The contract includes monthly programming for 54 channels, supporting up to 300 television sets, with provisions for future growth.

• Provide High-Definition satellite television service.

• Support for 54 channels and up to 300 television sets.

• Inform administrators if locally produced health care broadcasts can be programmed.

• Provide 3rd party billing for satellite television service.

• Offer remote troubleshooting.

• Ensure HD connection and high quality for each channel.

• Achieve 98% uptime service level agreement.

• Provide quick response to outages.

• Allow for expansion of the channel lineup.

• No specific security or privacy requirements are listed.

• Safety: Ensure signal availability, contact local telecommunication for power restoration assistance, and respond to troubleshooting/outage issues within 3.5 hours of notification.

• Period of Performance: Base period plus four (4) 12-month option periods.

• Work Hours: 24 hours, 365 days.

• NAICS Code: 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications).

• Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• Submission Format: Offers must be submitted in PDF format, with each volume as a separate file (Volume I: Administrative Documents, Volume II: Technical Capability, Volume III: Pricing Information). Email subject line must include solicitation number and offeror name.

• Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on:

  1. Technical capability to meet SOW requirements.
  2. Price.

• Key Deadlines: Offer Due Date: 03/09/2026 at 0900 MDT.

• This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• Attachment A contains the Statement of Work.

• Attachment B contains Department of Labor Wage Determinations.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference, with addenda included.