Direct TV Service

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to establish a contract for Direct TV Digital Cable Subscription services. The goal of this contract is to provide upgraded DirecTV service and maintenance support for the VA San Diego Healthcare System, ensuring that the facility has reliable access to digital cable services for its operations. Work Details The contractor will provide a Firm-Fixed-Price base contract plus four option years for DirecTV Programming Service, which includes: 1. Upgraded DirecTV Service for 185 devices at the Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center. 2. A 55-channel headend for 195 devices at the SCI/CLC Building. 3. Preventive maintenance inspections scheduled by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), including hardware parts and software updates. 4. 24/7 telephone support and on-site service calls with a response time of five business days. 5. Documentation of services performed, including field service reports after each maintenance or service call, detailing repairs, parts replaced, and recommendations for equipment maintenance. 6. Compliance with original manufacturer specifications and FDA guidelines during all maintenance activities. 7. Provision of replacement parts that meet or exceed OEM specifications, with proper disposal protocols for sensitive items. Period of Performance The base period of performance is from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with options to extend for four additional years through August 31, 2031. Place of Performance The services will be performed at the VA San Diego Healthcare System located at 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161. Bidder Requirements Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience in providing similar Direct TV cable services over the past three years, including details such as contract numbers, dollar values, periods of performance, and points of contact. Additionally, bidders must submit verification of VA Form 10091 and W-9 forms faxed to Austin, TX. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on contract 36C26221C0164 awarded to Executive Broadband Communications for $187,046 (09/01/21–08/31/26), which involved upgrading the DIRECTV system to digital and providing monthly DIRECTV service. The current requirement for upgraded DIRECTV digital cable subscription services, including ongoing programming service and maintenance support for VA San Diego devices, is consistent with that prior scope and timing, suggesting continuity of the same type of service. A closely related prior award (36C26225P1605) also shows Executive Broadband Communications providing emergency 6-month DIRECTV services, further indicating familiarity with similar subscription and support needs.