S119--Cable Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research for a sources‑sought announcement to identify vendors capable of providing cable television programming and support services to Perry Point VA Medical Center. The contract will cover 200 outlet drops across the campus, delivering a minimum of 64 channels (including basic, extended, premium, and HD where feasible) 24/7 for a base period of one year (Oct 1 2026 – Sep 30 2027). The VA supplies the head‑end; the contractor must maintain signal quality, respond to outages (48‑hour in‑person response if remote resolution fails), and ensure 99.5% uptime. All equipment remains VA‑owned, and the system must remain a standalone broadcast network with no IT connectivity. • Location: Perry Point VA Medical Center, Perry Point, MD 21902 • Service: Bulk cable TV for 200 outlets, 64+ channels, HD where possible • Duration: 12‑month base period (Oct 1 2026 – Sep 30 2027) • Performance: 99.5% uptime, 48‑hour outage response, 24/7 operation • Compliance: NEC/NFPA 70, FCC, VA security directives, no network connectivity • Submission: Email capability statement by 11:00 AM EST Aug 28 2026 (subject “Sources Sought Notice No. 36C24526Q0799 – Cable Service”) • Contact: Melissa Chanduvi Holmes, Contract Specialist (email above)