DG11--MKE Satellite Television Services Base 4 Option Years

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide satellite television services for the Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The contractor will be responsible for providing a new DirecTV system, parts, and installation, as well as monthly programming services. The system must be capable of providing 24 channels in high definition to 408 TV locations throughout the medical center. The contract will have a base period of one year with four option years. The contractor will also be responsible for providing corrective maintenance and programming services. * The contractor must provide a new DirecTV system, parts, and installation. * The contractor must provide monthly programming services for 24 channels in high definition. * The contractor must provide corrective maintenance and programming services. * The contract has a base period of one year with four option years. * The contractor must ensure that service is not significantly interrupted during any changeover period. * The contractor must allow for expansion of the channel lineup by offering access to new channels, local channels, and programming as it becomes available.