W035--MAILROOM EQUIPMENT
ID: 36C25524Q0532Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532420)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- SERVICE AND TRADE EQUIPMENT (W035)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ef83215af97a4dcabfa9a9679d9cdf12/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Pitney Bowes Inc. for the leasing of digital mailing systems and related equipment at the Harry S. Truman Medical Center in Columbia, MO, including associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). This procurement encompasses the provision of mail processing equipment, web-based software solutions, cloud data hosting, scanners, and maintenance services, structured as a base year contract with four additional option years. The goods and services are critical for efficient mail processing operations within the VA, ensuring timely communication and service delivery to veterans. Interested parties may submit their capabilities statements until September 13, 2024, at 08:00 AM CT, and inquiries should be directed to Contract Specialist James Horne at James.Horne@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    James Horne JrContracting Specialist
    (913) 946-1951
    James.horne@va.gov
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    36C25524Q0532_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Pitney Bowes Inc. for leasing digital mailing systems and related equipment at the Harry S. Truman Medical Center in Columbia, MO, including associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The contract will cover provision of mail processing equipment, web-based software solutions, cloud data hosting, scanners, and maintenance services. This procurement follows the Multiple Award Schedule Program guidelines, with a base year and four additional option years. The NAICS code for this contract is 532420, and interested parties may submit capabilities statements until September 13, 2024, at 08:00 AM CT. The VA retains the right to negotiate solely with Pitney Bowes Inc. if no viable responses are received. The notice clearly states that this is not a request for competitive quotes, and verbal responses will not be considered. Contact for inquiries is Contract Specialist James Horne.
    36C25524Q0532.docx
    The Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is not a solicitation or request for proposals. Instead, it serves as a market research tool and a means to gather information about potential small businesses that can provide mailroom equipment for rental or lease. The VA aims to gather responses from qualified sources to assist in shaping the future procurement process. Businesses capable of meeting the specified requirements are invited to respond by the deadline. No contract awards or reimbursements are associated with this notice. Respondents are strongly encouraged to monitor the federal system for any future official solicitations.
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