74--Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Supplies/Services at NWRO
ID: DOIAFBO250031Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRSNORTHWEST REGIONPORTLAND, OR, 97232, USA

NAICS

Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532420)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS OFFICE MACHINES (7490)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/25e67e7ddd6845b982c6e6df93c1ad7f/view
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    The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) intends to award a sole source contract to Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services LLC for a new postage machine required for the Northwest Region Office (NWRO). The existing postage machine in the BIA mail room is outdated, necessitating a replacement that can efficiently process postage and interface with USPS, FedEx, and BIA's finance software. This specialized equipment is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency in the mail room, and Pitney Bowes is uniquely positioned to meet these specific requirements. Interested parties may submit capability statements and pricing by March 7, 2025, and can contact Brian Roberts at brian.roberts@bia.gov or 503-231-2279 for further information.

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    Roberts, Brian
    (503) 231-2279
    brian.roberts@bia.gov
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    The United States Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is issuing a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services LLC for a new postage machine required for the Northwest Region Office (NWRO). The existing BIA mail room's postage machine is outdated, and a replacement is needed to efficiently process postage, with capabilities to interface with USPS and FedEx, as well as BIA's finance software. Pitney Bowes is uniquely positioned as the sole manufacturer and distributor of the necessary equipment, ensuring that no other vendor can meet the specific requirements dictated by the mail room's needs. The announcement indicates that no competitive proposals will be solicited, and interested parties can submit capability statements and pricing by March 7, 2025. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 532420 for Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing. The notice emphasizes the specialized nature of the machinery needed and the continuity of service with the current provider, maintaining operational efficiency in the BIA mail room.
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