S119--BULK CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Department of Veterans Affairs Robert J.…

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Bulk Cable Television Service 1. Disclaimer and Purpose This Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes and shall not be considered an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Your response will be treated as information only. This request does not constitute a solicitation or the authority to enter into negotiations or award a contract, and no funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort. The Government will not pay, nor reimburse, any direct or indirect costs associated with responding to this notice, and no entitlement to payment shall arise from the submission of information or the Government s use of such information. If this requirement proceeds to solicitation, respondents should assume applicable VA information security and privacy requirements will apply (e.g., VAAR 852.204 71 and related clauses, updated Appendix C, and any required Business Associate Agreement) and should be prepared to comply. The information provided in response to this notice may be used by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop its acquisition strategy, statement of work/statement of objectives, and performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for clearly marking any proprietary or competition sensitive information in their responses. Submission of pricing, capability information, and other market data is highly encouraged and is permitted under this Sources Sought in accordance with FAR 15.201(e). 2. Objective and Set Aside Considerations The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research to support appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) 8(a) Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Women Owned Small Businesses Other Small Businesses Large Businesses that are interested in and capable of providing the products and services described in this notice. Currently, a total set aside for SDVOSB firms is anticipated in accordance with Public Law 109 461, Section 8127 (Veterans Benefits Act). However, if responses from SDVOSB firms are inadequate, the Government may use an alternate set aside (e.g., VOSB or other Small Business) or full and open competition. This notice does not restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach, and the Government will not be bound by any information presented here if a solicitation is issued. 3. Description of Requirement 3.1 Requiring Activity and Location Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Network: VA Heartland Network 15 / Network Contracting Office (NCO 15) Facility: Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center Address: 5500 E. Kellogg Avenue, Wichita, KS 67218-1607 The VA Heartland Network 15 Contracting Office requires monthly bulk cable television service for the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. The contractor shall provide, operate, and maintain all necessary headend equipment, distribution hardware, and related components to deliver reliable cable TV programming to designated outlets in patient rooms, waiting areas, common areas, and administrative spaces across the campus. The Government anticipates awarding a single award contract for these supplies. 3.2 Equipment Scope The contractor shall furnish continuous bulk cable television (TV) service throughout its campus to support patient care, patient morale, family visitation, and routine operations in clinical and administrative areas. Cable television is provided in patient rooms, waiting areas, common spaces, and designated administrative locations to ensure patients and visitors have access to news, entertainment, and educational programming during inpatient stays and outpatient visits. The Medical Center currently relies on an existing cable television distribution system that includes headend equipment, distribution infrastructure, and wiring installed throughout the facility, with all infrastructure, equipment, signal management, and monthly services presently provided and leased under a bulk service arrangement. Continuity of service is critical to avoid disruptions in patient-facing areas, and any future acquisition must remain compatible with, or otherwise fully account for, this existing infrastructure while maintaining required service levels, reliability, and coverage across all VA-owned and operated buildings on the campus. 4. NAICS Code and Business Size The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is: NAICS 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers Small Business Size Standard: 1,500 employees Based on this NAICS code and size standard, respondents shall indicate whether their company qualifies as a Small Business or Large Business, a