The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 3), James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx New York, intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c) (1) - FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, to Direct TV, 2230 Imperial HWY, El Segundo, CA 90245-3504. Direct TV Furnish all necessary labor, equipment, tools, materials, parts, repair services, maintenance, on a Full Service Basis. The place of performance is Castle Point VA, Castle Point NY 12511 and the Montrose VA, Montrose NY 10548. This action will result in a Firm-Fixed Price contract with a period of performance of twelve (12) months with four option years. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; Interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement NLT 11 August 2014 at 8:00 AM EST. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to Announcement VA243-14-Q-1450 Special Notice (Notice of Intent). If after August 11, 2014, no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, Dept of VA shall negotiate solely with Direct TV. This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted. The point of contact for this action is Contract Specialist, Tina Cavalieri who can be reached at
[email protected] The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed- price contract. A determination by the Government whether to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competition. REQUIRED SERVICES: Vendor shall supply satellite television service to the entire Montrose and Castle Point campus at the following level. MONTROSE, BLDG 4 - LOCAL CHANNELS, ENTERTAINMENT, ESPN CLASSIC, ESPN DEPORTES, ENTERTAINMENT EXTRA PACK. MONTROSE, BLDG 16 - LOCAL CHANNELS, ENTERTAINMENT, ESPN CLASSIC, ESPN DEPORTES, ENTERTAINMENT EXTRA PACK. MONTROSE, BLDG 6 - LOCAL CHANNELS, ENTERTAINMENT, ESPN CLASSIC, ESPN DEPORTES, ENTERTAINMENT EXTRA PACK. MONTROSE, BLDG 15 - LOCAL CHANNELS, ENTERTAINMENT, ENTERTAINMENT EXTRA PACK. MONTROSE, BLDG 28 - LOCAL CHANNELS, ENTERTAINMENT, ENTERTAINMENT EXTRA PACK. MONTROSE, BLDG 52)LOCAL CHANNELS, ENTERTAINMENT, ENTERTAINMENT EXTRA PACK CASTLE POINT - LOCAL CHANNELS, SONIC TAP MUSIC, HBO WORKS, ENTERTAINMENT, ESPN CLASSIC, ESPN DEPORTES, ENTERTAINMENT EXTRA PACK. YES CHANNEL Contractor may be granted permission by Hudson Valley Healthcare System Information Security Officer (ISO ) to install/connect/utilize remote diagnostic equipment to improve service/enhance support capability for the Equipment provided that designated Contractor Employee(s) have (1) obtained VAMC Network Security Clearance and (2) completed all required VAMC Cyber Security Training Courses. Remote access would be established through a secure VPN type Port Connection with Network Address/Configuration provided by VAMC Northport Office of Information Technology (O&IT). Request for Remote Access to be submitted in writing to CO and COTR. Vendor will need to install all of their own equipment. All parts (including shipping costs) necessary for Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance are included/covered. Parts are to be New, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or certified refurbished only. Parts shall be most recent version, be readily available and shall be delivered/replaced in an expedited manner to meet/exceed uptime requirements. Parts are only to be replaced by Qualified Contractor Field Service Engineers.