POSTAGE MACHINE AND CERTIFIED MAIL SOFTWARE
ID: 2032H325Q00033Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICEIRS - NEW CARROLLTONLANDOVER, MD, 20785, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b112095b1d69400483ecc5e5c79f1c81/view
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    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is seeking capable sources to provide a high-volume postage machine and certified mail software that complies with the upcoming Intelligent Mail Indicia (IMI) technology mandated by the USPS. This procurement is critical as the outdated Information-Based Indicia (IBI) technology will be decertified after December 31, 2024, necessitating a transition to ensure compliance and uninterrupted service. The project will include a base period followed by four option years, focusing on enhancing postal service efficiency for the Treasury Operations at the Main Treasury Building in Washington, DC, and will require advanced connectivity, user-friendly interfaces, automated feeding, comprehensive reporting capabilities, and secure network integration. Interested vendors should monitor the System for Award Management (SAM) website for updates on the Request for Proposal (RFP), anticipated for March, and can contact Michelle A. Greene at michelle.a.greene@irs.gov for further inquiries.

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    Michelle A. Greene
    michelle.a.greene@irs.gov
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    The Department of the Treasury seeks capable sources to provide a high-volume postage machine and certified mail software compliant with the USPS’s upcoming Intelligent Mail Indicia (IMI) technology. Effective December 31, 2024, the outdated Information-Based Indicia (IBI) technology will be decertified, necessitating this transition to maintain compliance and prevent service interruption. The project involves a base period followed by four option years and is primarily intended for the Treasury Operations at the Main Treasury Building in Washington, DC. The machine must feature advanced connectivity for efficient operation, user-friendly interfaces, automated feeding, comprehensive reporting capabilities, and the ability to securely connect to the Treasury's network. Key deliverables also include training for personnel on the equipment and software, as well as ongoing maintenance and technical support. Offerors must monitor the System for Award Management (SAM) website for updates on the Request for Proposal (RFP), anticipated for March, as the government will not provide any equipment or information. This initiative underscores the government’s efforts to enhance postal service efficiency and remain compliant with regulatory standards.
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