Veterans Affairs Knowledge Network Satellite Downlink Maintenance
SAM.GOV Due: May 19, 2025 at 07:00 PM UTC
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Summary

The Veterans Affairs Knowledge Network (VAKN) Satellite Downlink Maintenance opportunity involves the maintenance, repair, and replacement of equipment for the VAKN digital satellite downlink network, which is crucial for delivering educational programming to VA employees and information to Veterans. This solicitation is specifically set aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, emphasizing the VA's commitment to supporting veteran entrepreneurs. Contractors with expertise in satellite telecommunications and experience in maintaining similar systems are encouraged to bid on this opportunity, which spans a total of five years with four 12-month ordering periods. The work will be performed primarily in Austin, Texas, and requires a thorough understanding of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) provided in the solicitation.
Description

The Veterans Affairs Knowledge Network (VAKN) is an e-learning program that effectively distributes educational programs to VA employees via digital satellite technology. The network consists of approximately 200 VAKN downlink satellite antennas installed at VA facilities nationwide, including Al

Entities
VADO
Department of Veterans Affairs
NAICS
517410
Set Aside
VSA : Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (specific to Department of Veterans Affairs)
Place of Performance
Austin , Texas
Point of Contact
Full Name Email Phone Type
Marcus Rivers [email protected] 5129814119 primary
Mary B Accomando [email protected] 5129814449 secondary
Attachments
  • S06+-+36C10A25R0001+A00001.pdf
  • S06+-+36C10A25R0001+A00001+VAKN+Amended+RFP.pdf
  • S02+-+36C10A25R0001.pdf
  • D.1+VAKN+Inventory+Carlsbad+Warehouse.xlsx
  • D.2++List+of+Locations.xlsx