R408--VISN 12 Mail Machine Contract with SendPro Software Suite Base Plus Four Option Years
ID: 36C25225Q0136Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/73590a01777a435f815125bc7e1203a8/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Pitney Bowes Inc. for the VISN 12 medical centers, focusing on leasing software and services essential for tracking and shipping mail. This contract, structured as a firm fixed price for a base period plus four option years, aims to provide cost-effective shipping solutions while ensuring compliance with the USPS Domestic Mail Manual and regulations from various shipping partners. Interested firms may submit capability statements to demonstrate their ability to meet these requirements by 8:00 AM (CST) on January 10, 2025; however, the government retains discretion over whether to pursue competitive procurement based on the responses received. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Michelle R Klug at michelle.klug2@va.gov or by phone at 224-610-3248.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michelle R KlugContract Specialist
    (224) 610-3248
    michelle.klug2@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Great Lakes Acquisition Center plans to negotiate a sole-source contract with Pitney Bowes Inc. for the VISN 12 medical centers. This contract, structured as a firm fixed price for a base period plus four option years, aims to lease software and services crucial for tracking and shipping mail. Pitney Bowes Inc. is selected for its cost-effective shipping solutions and its compliance with standards such as the USPS Domestic Mail Manual and various shipping partner regulations. Interested firms may submit capability statements to demonstrate their ability to fulfill these requirements by the deadline of January 10, 2025. However, this notice indicates that the acquisition will not be open for competitive quotes, and the government retains discretion over whether to pursue competitive procurement based on the responses. The NAICS Code is 541511, corresponding to the specific services required for this contract.
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