NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Video & Internet Service Orlando VA HealthCare System (OVAHCS), Network Contracting Office 8, is issuing this notice of intent to negotiate with a single source, Charter Communications, to provide monthly subscription of High Definition (HD) Digital Television and Dedicated Internet Access Service (DIAS) which provides local and cable entertainment channels, installation & connection services, and DIAS connectivity at multiple VA facilities within the Orlando VA Healthcare System (VAHCS) along with providing Veteran Guest Internet Access (VGIA) for the all of Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 (VISN 8) facilities. This is a short-term 2-month contract to avoid any interruption with current services. SCOPE This service provides television viewing to in-patient rooms & out-patient clinics, waiting areas, domiciliary residents, and veteran beneficiaries & family members lodging at the Fisher House, as well as internet access at VA facilities for the communication and interconnectivity of crucial support systems at each site. The Orlando VAMC at Lake Nona is the main hub and central control point of television and internet services for all sites within the OVAHCS. OVAHCS is also the main hub providing Veteran Guest Internet Access (VGIA) for all of VISN 8. Service will be provided at the following OVAHCS facilities and future facilities: The Orlando VA Medical Center at Lake Nona, 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827 Lake Baldwin VA Medical Center, 5201 Raymond St., Orlando, FL., 32803 Lakemont Campus, 2500 S. Lakemont Ave, Orlando FL 32814 William V. Chappell Jr. Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), 551 National Health Care Dr., Daytona Beach, FL., 32114 Viera VA Health Care Center (VAHCC), 2900 Veterans Way, Viera, FL., 32940 Kissimmee CBOC, 701 Union St., Kissimmee, FL., 34741 Deltona CBOC, 1200 Deltona Blvd. Deltona, FL., 32725 Clermont CBOC, 805 Oakley Seaver Dr., Clermont, FL., 34711 Port Orange CBOC 3731 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Port Orange, FL 32129 Westside Pavilion CBOC 1821 Business Park Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 SimLEARN Annex 6490 Hazeltine National Dr. Orlando, FL 32822 Palm Bay CBOC 5200 Babcock St. NE Suite 101 Palm Bay, FL 32905 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS New installations: Locations as determined by the VA The Contractor shall locate the Demarcation point(S), (DMARC) location for the Head End system, The Contractor shall provide a full report to the Liaison officer before proceeding to the deployment of equipment. The Contractor shall provide manuals and drawings to the Liaison officer for distribution throughout the medical center. The Contractor shall set up site equipment ensure signal strength. The Contractor shall install the equipment, align and test. The Contractor shall complete the testing and validate of cables Contracted monthly HDTV/Video and DIAS Service: The Contractor shall provide 24/7 network operations with good quality HD Digital Television service for the delivery of local…