Solicitation # 36C26127Q0113Updated Nov 10, 2026Scored Nov 14, 2026
Dec 9
Dec 9, 2026, 11:00 AM PST
Summary by RFP Detector
Department of Veterans Affairs (261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)) posted a request for quotations titled “Satellite Television Programming Services” under solicitation number 36C26127Q0113. It was first posted on Nov 9, 2026 and has been updated once since. Responses are due Dec 9, 2026, 11:00 AM PST. It is classified under NAICS 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) and product/service code DG10. The set-aside is listed as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14). The place of performance is Palo Alto, California. The listed point of contact is Karen Cooper.
RFP Detector Score
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Starts at 50
No value published, and there isn't enough award history to estimate one. Scored as neutral.
Service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside.
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Solicitation, bids due: 25 days to respond (due Dec 9, 2026, 11:00 AM PST).
Documents not listed, named contact with email, 272-word description.
Posted 4 days ago.
50 + contributions = 78 (B, Strong)
Informational, not advice to bid or not bid. Score version 1.0.0, evaluated Nov 14, 2026.
Eligibility · Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-asides are reserved for small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans.
Not stated in a form we could extract. See the official solicitation for requirements, evaluation criteria and submission steps.
From the official notice
1. 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. 2. Solicitation number 36C26127Q0113 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). 3. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a service-based contract for commercial satellite television programming services and new permanent satellite television/head-end equipment for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). 4. 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. 5. The anticipated period of performance will consist of a base period with four (4) option years, as identified in the solicitation documents. 6. 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. 7. Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for amendments or updates. 8. 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. 9. Questions regarding this requirement shall be submitted in writing to the contract specialist, Karen Cooper, via email to karen.cooper332@va.gov no later than 30 November 2026. 10. Quotes shall be submitted electronically to karen.cooper332@va.gov no later than 9 December 2026 11:00AM PST. 11. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. 12. Point of Contact: Karen K Cooper Contract Specialist Department of Veterans Affairs Email: karen.cooper332@va.gov
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Karen Cooper
PrimaryPoints of contact as published on the notice.
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted
Responses dueNext · in 25 days
Archive date on the official notice
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