R499--Northport Television Broadcasting
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 02 intends to solicit from a single source, Cablevision Systems Corporation, for an extended warranty for Television Cable Broadcasting services at the Northport VA Medical Center. This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for competitive quotes. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond by April 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the contractor to provide television broadcasting service to 345 televisions on the main campus and at Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The contractor will utilize and maintain the existing Cablevision complex infrastructure, including equipment, cables, and wires, to ensure high-quality service. Equipment provided must be compatible with the current system, with replacements being the latest technology. All work must adhere to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) standards and proprietary instructions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Source: Cablevision Systems Corporation
- Period of Performance:
- Base: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
- Option 1: July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028
- Option 2: July 1, 2028 - June 30, 2029
- Option 3: July 1, 2029 - June 30, 2030
- Option 4: July 1, 2030 - June 30, 2031
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Justification)
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published: April 6, 2026
Evaluation
This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to Cablevision Systems Corporation, justified by their exclusive ownership of the cable network and distribution lines serving the region. This makes them the sole provider capable of delivering services without significant system redesign, construction, and service interruption. Interested parties must submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements. Only written responses from responsible sources will be considered.
Additional Notes
Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties responding to this notice. Contact: Leia LaBruna, Contract Specialist, at Leia.Labruna@va.gov. Subject Line for Response: "RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – CABLE TELEVISION BROADCASTING".