What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 02 intends to solicit Spectrum Business on a sole-source basis for cable and Wi-Fi services at the VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System, Fire Department Building 16 in Canandaigua, New York. The requirement includes a minimum speed of 300 megabits per second to support an eight-person crew across three daily shifts 24/7, along with a basic channel lineup featuring local and international news. The period of performance spans a base year from February 15, 2027, through February 14, 2028, plus four one-year option periods extending through February 14, 2032. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management to be eligible for award. Although this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, interested parties may submit written capability documentation to Contract Specialist Jamie Boyar at [email protected] by November 17, 2026, at 3:30 PM Eastern Standard Time. Submissions must be sent by email with "RESPONDE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - SPECTRUM BUSINESS CABLE AND WI-FI SERVICES" in the subject line.
Scope of work
- Spectrum Cable and Wi-Fi services for Fire Department Building 16
- Minimum of 300 megabits per second (MBps) internet speed
- Support for a crew of 8 persons, 3 shifts daily, 24/7
- Basic Channel lineup to include local and international news
- All work in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) standards
Minimum qualifications
- Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award
- Spectrum is the sole authorized source to perform the required services
Documents to include with your response
- Clear and convincing documentation demonstrating capabilities to satisfy the requirements
- General information and technical background describing capabilities and experience
How to submit
- Method
- Email only
- Instructions
- Submit written responses with RESPONDE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - SPECTRUM BUSINESS CABLE AND WI-FI SERVICES in the subject line to Contract Specialist Jamie Boyar.
Incumbent and award research
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (36C242) with descriptions matching "canandaigua". The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIA PLUMBING & HEATING INC36C24223P0758 · SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTION OF KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS AT THE CANANDAIGUA VA MEDICAL C | $25,800 | Mar 31, 2027 |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING LLC36C24224P0203 · CABLE SERVICES BATH VAMC AND CANANDAIGUA VAMC | $218.3K | Dec 31, 2026 |
| MEDIA PLUMBING & HEATING INC36C24221P0013 · FIRE SYSTEMS TESTING AT THE CANANDAIGUA VAMC | $124.1K | Sep 30, 2025 |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING LLC36C24223P0338 · VETERAN AND GUEST CABLE INTERNET SERVICES FOR THE CANANDAIGUA VA MEDICAL CENTER | $40,184 | Dec 31, 2023 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Wired Telecommunications Carriers). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 517111
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| A.M. COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS, INC.36C24526P0358 · DISH TELEVISION/CABLE SERVICES FOR WASHINGTON DC VA MEDICAL CENTER | $70,154 | Apr 16, 2031 |
| DEFENSE INTEGRATION SOLUTIONS LLC36C25526P0044 · GUEST CABLE & WI-FI SERVICES. | $61,517 | Dec 14, 2030 |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING LLC36C24927P0019 · LEX SPECTRUM GUEST WIFI/CABLE | $166.9K | Sep 30, 2030 |
| DEFENSE INTEGRATION SOLUTIONS LLC36C25525P0191 · CABLE & WI-FI SERVICES FOR COLMERY O'NEIL TOPEKA VAMC | $136.8K | Mar 2, 2030 |
| EXECUTIVE BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS, LLC36C26225P0446 · SATELLITE TV SUBSCRIPTION | $32,971 | Dec 31, 2029 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 517111, since Oct 1, 2024
135 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING LLC$3.8M
- 2. N-OVATION TECHNOLOGY GROUP LLC$869.5K
- 3. GCI COMMUNICATION CORP.$529.9K
- 4. DEFENSE INTEGRATION SOLUTIONS LLC$505.6K
- 5. WORLDNET TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC$356.3K
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.