T006--Whole Healthcare Channel System Brand Name or Equal to the C.A.R.E. Channel
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
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 Puget Sound Healthcare System, has issued a Total Small Business Set-Aside combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 36C26026Q0617) for a Whole Healthcare Channel System Brand Name or Equal to the C.A.R.E. Channel. This procurement aims to enhance patient experience and promote healing through therapeutic video and music at their Seattle, Tacoma, and American Lake, WA locations. A Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order is anticipated for a base year plus four option years. Offers are due May 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The VA is seeking a system equivalent to the C.A.R.E. Channel, which provides nature video and instrumental music for therapeutic purposes. Key requirements include:
- Provision of the C.A.R.E. Channel programming service.
- Procurement and integration of two four-channel media broadcasters into the existing campus television distribution system.
- Semi-annual mailing of new media devices for installation by VA personnel.
- Annual content licensing and equipment rental for the entire five-year period.
- On-site installation and phone support for the system at the Seattle and American Lake campuses.
- Specific equipment includes HEART Media Broadcaster C100-BYP, Integrated MPEG2 digital player, C.A.R.E. On Hold Licensing, Annual Content Updates, and an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order.
- Period of Performance: A base year (June 15, 2026 – June 14, 2027) plus four one-year option periods, extending through June 14, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 512110 (Film/Video Tape Production Services) with a $40 Million small business size standard.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: May 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Questions Due Date: May 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Submission Method: All offers and questions must be emailed to the Contracting Officer, Jennifer Robles, at jennifer.robles1@va.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on Price, Technical or Quality, and Past Performance, as detailed in Section E of the RFQ. The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government, with offers evaluated comparatively against minimum requirements. No late quotations will be accepted.
Additional Notes
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and accessible at www.acquisition.gov. Responses to questions will be provided via a consolidated amendment to the solicitation.