S119--36C255-26-AP-1988 MONTLY CABLE SERVICE Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, Wichita, KS 67218

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VHA, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, intends to negotiate and award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Cox Kansas Telcom LLC for bulk cable television service at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. The contract is for an ongoing requirement for bulk cable TV service for patient rooms and common areas. The existing distribution system and wiring are Cox-specific, and transitioning to another provider would require significant changes and potential disruptions to the service. • The contract is for bulk cable television service. • The service is required for patient rooms and common areas at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center. • The existing distribution system and wiring are Cox-specific. • Transitioning to another provider would require significant changes and potential disruptions to the service. • The contract is a sole-source award due to the unique technical, historical facility, and logistical constraints.