7490--Metered Mail Machine Lease
ID: 36C25225Q0389Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532420)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS OFFICE MACHINES (7490)

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https://sam.gov/opp/64b1069978884f46923d16410540740f/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting bids for the lease of metered mail machines for the VA Illiana Health Care System located in Danville, Illinois, along with several Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The procurement aims to secure a comprehensive mailroom system that includes features such as mixed mail feeders, weight platforms, USPS meters with automatic rate updates, and essential support services like installation, training, and emergency response within one hour. This initiative is crucial for maintaining efficient mail operations within the VA's healthcare system, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and standards. Interested companies must submit their detailed quotations by April 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM Central Time, with all submissions directed to the Contracting Officer, Erica Grimslid, at Erica.Grimslid@va.gov.

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    Erica GrimslidContracting Officer
    (414) 844-4829
    Erica.Grimslid@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting bids for the lease of metered mail machines for the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, IL, including several Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). This request for quotation (RFQ) is issued under the terms set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation and allows for full and open competition. The lease will cover a base year from May 2025 to April 2026 and extends through four optional years, concluding in April 2030. The required systems include features such as mixed mail feeders, weight platforms, USPS meters with automatic rate updates, and support services including installation, training, and emergency response within one hour. Bidders must comply with technical specifications related to equipment capabilities, including cloud-based services that require FedRAMP approval at the time of quote submission. Interested companies must provide detailed quotations following specific instructions, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. All submissions are due by April 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM Central Time, with no hand-delivered responses accepted. This procurement emphasizes the VA's commitment to maintaining efficient mail operations within its healthcare system while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and standards.
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