R499--Pitney Bowes Mail Systems Maintenance/Repair

Special Notice Notice of Intent to Sole Source PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE PUBLISHED The Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, intends to negotiate and award a sole-source, firm fixed price, non-personal services contract with: Pitney Bowes Inc. 3001 SUMMER ST STAMFORD, CT 06926-4317 UEI SAM: CHTAKEYGS386 This procurement is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13 under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 in accordance with (IAW) FAR Part 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a single source. The VA Medical Center (VAMC) located in Houston, TX has a requirement for a contractor to provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, software, facilities, transportation, and supervision necessary to complete all work associated with providing Mailing Systems Maintenance and Service. It is VHA policy that health care facilities providing care to our nation s Veterans maintain ongoing compliance with regulatory standards that demonstrate the provision of safe advanced standard quality-oriented health care delivery. Based on market research and previous acquisition history, it has been determined that Pitney Bowes Inc. is the only vendor capable of providing all required services necessary to provide mailing systems maintenance and service. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, quotations, or expressions of interest. The government does not anticipate receiving responses to this notice. However, interested parties who disagree with this action may submit a letter of interest that demonstrates your firm s technical expertise, certifications, and authorization to compete for this acquisition to include a rationale for why you should be considered. The government reserves the right to verify any documentation submitted with the original equipment manufacturer.  Interested parties may identify their interest solely via email to Contract Specialist, Carolyn Hill, [email protected] no later than August 29, 2022, 1200 Noon Central Standard Time (CST). When responding to this announcement, respondents should include "36C25622Q1466 Notice of Intent" in the subject line.  Late responses shall not be accepted. No telephone inquiries will be accepted nor will phone calls be returned. Only emailed responses will be considered. Information received will be utilized solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is at the sole discretion of the Government.