KHC Postage Fee - Pitney Bowes Reserve Account
ID: IHS1519072Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

NAICS

Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532420)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: MAILING/DISTRIBUTION (R604)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/45a68323f98b4c19ac1143634df58ab8/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service's Navajo Area Indian Health Service, intends to negotiate a non-competitive firm-fixed-price contract with Pitney Bowes Reserve Account for postage fees required by the General Services Department. This procurement is classified as a sole source award due to an exclusive service agreement, and it will cover a base period plus three option years, with the total value not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The services are critical for the operational efficiency of the Kayenta Health Center in Arizona, ensuring timely mailing and distribution of essential health communications. Interested parties other than Pitney Bowes may submit capability statements to Ms. Daisha G. Richards at Daisha.Richards@ihs.gov by 10:00 AM EST on December 16, 2025, although the government is not obligated to respond to submissions.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Daisha Richards
    (928) 697-5076
    Daisha.Richards@ihs.gov
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    IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Acquisition Policy requires offerors to self-certify as an “Indian Economic Enterprise” (IEE) to qualify for contracts under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47). This form, applicable to solicitations, sources sought, and RFIs, mandates that an enterprise meet the IEE definition at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract's term. Contractors must immediately notify the Contracting Officer if they no longer meet eligibility. Eligibility documentation may be required, and awards are subject to protest. Successful offerors must also register with the System for Award Management (SAM). False or misleading information can lead to severe penalties under federal law (18 U.S.C. 1001, 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731, 18 U.S.C. 287). The form includes a representation section for offerors to affirm or deny their IEE status, requiring details such as the 51% owner's name, certifying signature, tribal entity, business name, and DUNS number.
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