W075--Pitney Bowes Metered Mail Lease - Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C25225Q0319Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

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

NAICS

All Other Business Support Services (561499)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- OFFICE SUPPLIES AND DEVICES (W075)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c294731ffeb1405b8ee5c7edb5804e00/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to issue a sole source contract for the lease of Pitney Bowes metered mail equipment and associated cloud-based services. This procurement is specifically tailored to meet the unique requirements of the Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center, which can only be fulfilled by Pitney Bowes, as justified under FAR 8.405-6(b). The contract will be structured as a firm fixed price agreement, covering a base year with four optional renewal years, and aims to ensure the availability of brand-name mailroom equipment and necessary FedRamp services. Interested parties may direct inquiries to the Contracting Officer, Erica Grimslid, at Erica.Grimslid@va.gov or by phone at 414-844-4800, although this notice does not constitute a solicitation for competitive proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Erica GrimslidContracting Officer
    (414) 844-4800
    Erica.Grimslid@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to issue a sole source contract for the lease of Pitney Bowes metered mail equipment and cloud-based services. This contract, which includes a base year plus four optional years, is justified under FAR 8.405-6(b) due to the specific requirements of the agency that only Pitney Bowes can meet. The contract will be firm fixed price, with a focus on the Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center's need for brand-name mailroom equipment and required FedRamp services. While this notice serves to fulfill the publicizing requirements of FAR 5.201(b)(1), it is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, and no documents are available at this moment. Interested parties may submit written inquiries to the Contracting Officer, Erica Grimslid, but responses must demonstrate the ability to fulfill the contract requirements. Ultimately, the decision to pursue competitive options remains at the Government's discretion. This notice is part of the standard procedure in government procurement to ensure transparency and accountability.
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