OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT
Opportunity description
1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. 2. Solicitation number 36C26127Q0113 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). 3. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a service-based contract for commercial satellite television programming services and new permanent satellite television/head-end equipment for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). 4. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 517410, with a small business size standard of $44 Million. This acquisition is being conducted as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside. 5. The anticipated period of performance will consist of a base period with four (4) option years, as identified in the solicitation documents. 6. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular. The full solicitation package, including the Performance Work Statement and attachments, is included with this posting. 7. Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for amendments or updates. 8. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered by the Government. Quotes shall be submitted in accordance with the instructions contained in the attached solicitation. 9. Questions regarding this requirement shall be submitted in writing to the contract specialist, Karen Cooper, via email to karen.cooper332@va.gov no later than 30 November 2026. 10. Quotes shall be submitted electronically to karen.cooper332@va.gov no later than 9 December 2026 11:00AM PST. 11. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. 12. Point of Contact: Karen K Cooper Contract Specialist Department of Veterans Affairs Email: karen.cooper332@va.gov
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