Notice of Intent to Sole Source VHA Black Hills Fort Meade Cable TV and Internet Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), to Midcontinent Communications. Contractor shall provide Cable TV and Internet Services to the Fort Meade VAMC. This is a sole source service purchase to Midcontinent Communications for VA procurements as they are the only provider of cable tv and internet services in the geographical area.

This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement no later than December 11th, 2024 at 18:00 CT. 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, Notice of Intent. If after December 11th, 2024 at 18:00 CT no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, Department of Veterans Affairs shall negotiate solely with Midcontinent Communications. 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 Brian Whalen, who can be reached at brian.whalen-crichton@va.gov.