RFI Low Earth Orbit Satellite Equipment and Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information Technology – Connectivity Collaboration Services (OIT‑CCS) has issued a Sources‑Sought RFI (Solicitation 36C10B26Q0302) seeking market information on commercially available Low‑Earth‑Orbit (LEO) satellite equipment and services to provide high‑capacity, un‑throttled internet connectivity for more than 2,200 VA sites, including Medical Centers, Community‑Based Outpatient Clinics, Regional Benefits Offices, Vet Centers, Living Centers, National Cemeteries, and other administrative facilities. The effort must include full‑scope installation, un‑installation, maintenance, repair/replacement, and support for data plans ranging from 5 TB to 100 TB with the ability to roll over data or pool data across sites. Responders are required to submit a concise capability statement (max 5 pages) that addresses: (1) company information and small‑business status (NAICS 517410, $44 M size standard); (2) identification of applicable GWACs and Federal Supply Schedules; (3) recommended contract type, duration, and pricing structure; (4) suggested evaluation discriminators and supply‑chain considerations; (5) coverage and capabilities for each VA location (per the attached spreadsheet); (6) experience with installation, maintenance, and OEM management (including authorized reseller letters); (7) commercial KPIs/SLA categories, metrics, and observed upload/download speeds; and (8) a cost estimate per facility for the recommended equipment, data plans, caps, and accessories. Submissions must be emailed to TAC‑AProcurementTeam@va.gov with the subject line “VA LEO Services – [Your Company Name]” no later than 1:00 PM EST, April 8 2026; oral communications are prohibited and SAM.gov will serve as the sole repository for all RFI responses.

Notice ID

40b8b68934b748999f0d70c1f43ecc74

Solicitation Number

36C10B26Q0302

NAICS Code

517410

Classification Code

DG11