Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (GLAC) is seeking a qualified vendor to install, commission, and program a DirecTV COM3000 Advanced Entertainment Platform at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, cabling, tools, transportation, and supervision to install satellite dishes, head‑end equipment, 100 Pro:Idiom converter boxes, and program the system with an entertainment package that includes DTV locals, regional sports, and up to five in‑house channels. Work must be completed within 60 calendar days of award, with a base‑year contract running September 15 2026 – August 31 2027 and four optional one‑year extensions. Ongoing annual programming and 24/7 technical support are required, along with training for facility staff and full documentation. The contract also mandates compliance with VA safety, infection‑control, and records‑management policies.
• Installation of DirecTV COM3000 system (satellite dish, cabling, amplifiers, converters) in Building 133
• Programming of channel lineup and electronic program guide for 263 units
• Provision of annual entertainment package (DTV locals, sports, in‑house channels)
• 60‑day installation window, then 5‑year contract term (base + 4 options)
• 24/7 technical support hotline and on‑site service during business hours
• Training, documentation, and compliance with VA/OSHA/NFPA standards