Cable TV | Annual Service Plans for Wilkes-Barre   2

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with Part 13 of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This Solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), and the solicitation number is 36C24424Q0033. This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-06 effective 05 October 2023, and the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR). The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at FAR | Acquisition.GOV. This Solicitation is being competed on a full and open competitive basis. The NAICS Code is 516210 and Product Service Code (PSC) is DG11, and the business size standard is $47M. The Pittsburgh, PA Contracting Office is seeking Cable Services to support the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. The Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS) is provided. Complete instructions for submitting a response to this solicitation and applicable provisions and clauses are found in 36C24424Q0033. All offerors are advised to pay careful attention to the quote submission instructions as there are very specific instructions as what is required to be provided. The period of performance (POP) is estimated to be 01/01/2024 12/31/2024, with four one-year option periods. Should issuance of the purchase order occur on a different date, the performance period will be adjusted accordingly. Any award resulting from this solicitation will be issued on a Standard Form 1449. NOTE: To receive an award resulting from this solicitation, offerors MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Registration may be done online at: www.acquisition.gov or www.sam.gov.

Background
The Pittsburgh, PA Contracting Office is seeking Cable Services to support the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. The Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS) is provided.

Work Details
The Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center (VAMC) is seeking a five-year contract for analog Cable television. The contractor shall provide basic/standard analog Cable TV service for 262 cable connections in one building. The contractor shall maintain all head end equipment and provide onsite response time capability of four hours to respond to cable/internet problems or outages. The contractor shall comply with VAPHS physical security guidelines and VA-sensitive information restrictions. Safety gear is required during installation. The POC for this contract is Jennifer Sledgeski, 570-830-7087.

Period of Performance
The period of performance (POP) is estimated to be 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2024, with four one-year option periods.

Place of Performance
Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center, 1111 E End Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711