W--Pitney Bowes Equipment Rental

Under Statutory Authority § 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) the Government anticipates entering into sole source procurement negotiations with Pitney Bowes for a Letter Folding Inserting System and accessories for the Hines VAMC, 5000 S 5th Ave, Hines, IL 60141. The required supplies must be compatible with proprietary existing VA software integration package to the Vista data system previously developed. The above authority is cited and justification made based on the determination that the Government's minimum needs can best be satisfied by supplies available from one source. This announcement is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1 and FAR 8.405-6. Other persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by October 25, 2012, 4:00 pm local time. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all interest received on or before October 25, 2012 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received as a result of the notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No solicitation document is available. Karen Hammen Contract Officer Network Contracting Office 12, Great Lakes Acquisition Center 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee, WI 53214-1476 Ph 414-844-4874