W074--Mail Room Equipment Lease & Maintenance Mail Machine System and Postal Meter and a Maintenance and Repair Service Agreement - FY2025
ID: 36C10D24Q0318Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS BENEFITS ADMIN (36C10D)WASHINGTON, DC, 20006, USA

NAICS

Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532420)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- OFFICE MACHINES, TEXT PROCESSING SYSTEMS, AND VISIBLE RECORD EQUIPMENT (W074)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7863926e44824ec6a9c89bca0f381f87/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for the lease and maintenance of a mail metering system, specifically a Neopost IN750 with IM16 Letter Opener, for the Baltimore VBA Regional Office. This procurement aims to ensure efficient postal operations and includes requirements for equipment processing speed, maintenance, installation, and staff training, all in compliance with federal regulations. The opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), emphasizing the VA's commitment to supporting veteran-owned enterprises. Interested vendors must submit proposals by the specified deadlines and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Jeffrey A. Reed at jeffrey.reed@va.gov, with the estimated performance period beginning on December 1, 2024.

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    Jeffrey A ReedContract Specialist
    jeffrey.reed@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for the lease of a mail metering system, specifically a Neopost IN750 with IM16 Letter Opener, for a period of one year with four optional extensions. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), and only vendors registered and verified by the SBA's VetCert will be considered. The RFP outlines the requirements for the equipment, including processing speed, maintenance, installation, and training for VA staff, emphasizing the need for compliance with federal regulations regarding security and reporting. Proposal submissions and inquiries are to be directed to the contact person, Jeff Reed, by specified deadlines. The estimated performance period will begin on December 1, 2024, and there are defined invoicing instructions provided in the solicitation for ease of payment processing. This RFP reflects the VA's commitment to supporting veteran-owned businesses and ensuring effective postal operations within its administration.
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