Satellite Telvision Programming Services
Updated
Solicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs, for work in Palo Alto, California. Due Dec 9, 2026, 11:00 AM (UTC-8), 29 days left.
| Title as posted | SATELLITE TELVISION PROGRAMMING SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | 36C26127Q0113 |
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | 261-Network Contract Office 21 (36C261) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Set-aside | Service-disabled veteran-owned |
| Trade (NAICS) | Satellite Telecommunications (517410) |
| Product or service code | DG10 |
| Place of performance | Palo Alto, California |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Dec 9, 2026, 11:00 AM (UTC-8) (29 days left) |
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Bid documents (4)
- Bid document 258 KB
- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan - Satellite Television Programing Services and Equipment 18 KB
- Wage Determination 2015-5637 Dated 44 KB
- Wage Determination 2015-5641 Dated 43 KB
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Wage rates for this bid
- Service Contract Act wage determination 2015-5637 California Counties of San Francisco and San Mateo
- Service Contract Act wage determination 2015-5641 California Counties of Santa Clara
All California prevailing wage rates.
Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
- Solicitation number 36C26127Q0113 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ).
- The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a service-based contract for landscape and grounds maintenance for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS).
- The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 517410, with a small business size standard of $44 Million. This acquisition is being conducted as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside.
- The anticipated period of performance will consist of a base period with four (4) option years, as identified in the solicitation documents.
- The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular. The full solicitation package, including the Performance Work Statement and attachments, is included with this posting.
- Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for amendments or updates.
- All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered by the Government. Quotes shall be submitted in accordance with the instructions contained in the attached solicitation.
- Questions regarding this requirement shall be submitted in writing to the contract specialist, Karen Cooper, via email to [email protected] no later than 30 November 2026.
- Quotes shall be submitted electronically to [email protected] no later than 9 December 2026 11:00AM PST.
- The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.
- Point of Contact: Karen K Cooper Contract Specialist Department of Veterans Affairs Email: [email protected]
Contracting contact
- Karen Cooper · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 517410, a business counts as small if it has no more than $44.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Companies that win this kind of work
Federal contractors paid for satellite telecommunications work, who also hold VA contracts (last 12 months): possible competitors, or partners to team with.
- Space Exploration Technologies Corp. $521.9 million in this trade
- At&T Enterprises, LLC $4.5 million in this trade
- Ultisat, Inc $4.3 million in this trade
About the buyer
The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $83.7 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc., Mckesson Corporation and Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp. See what VA is buying now.
Who can bid: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) set-aside
SDVOSB set-asides are for small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, certified by the SBA.
How to get certified: SDVOSB certification guide. All open Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) set-asides.
Satellite Telecommunications contracts right now
There are 14 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 517410), 8 posted in the last 7 days; 43% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Department of the Air Force, Department of the Navy and Department of Veterans Affairs. Most of the work with a stated place is in California, Maryland and Virginia. A notice in this trade gives a median of 24 days from posting to deadline; this one gives 30 days.
All open satellite telecommunications contracts
Coming up in this trade
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Recent awards in this trade
- Global Enterprise Solutions, Inc. $5.6 million · National Aeronautics and Space Administration · Sep 23, 2026
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