Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
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Intent to Award A Sole Source - IHS1521401 Pitney Bowes.docx | DOCX | May 12, 2026 |
Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source
Contact and place of performance
Jarrod Cole
Rosebud, SD 57570
USA
The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service hereby submits a notice of intent to award a sole source, Firm Fixed-Price, purchase order to replenish the postage meter that is associated with the Indian Health Services (IHS) in Rosebud, SD. Without postage, patients will not be able to receive mail, prescriptions, and other critical medical information regarding their personal healthcare. The tribal population demograp...
View moreThe total estimated value is $20,000. Responses to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that sole source would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder the mission objective of our agency standardization. The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.
This is NOT a request for quotes or proposals.
Questions or comments to this Notice of Intent should be directed to Jarrod Cole, Purchasing Agent via email only at [email protected] (phone calls/voice mail messages regarding questions will not be accepted and will not receive a response). Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Question Submission – IHS1521401, Pitney Bowes Postage.
The Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Pitney Bowes to replenish a postage meter for the Great Plains Area Indian Health Service in Rosebud, South Dakota. This requirement ensures the continuity of healthcare operations, specifically the mailing of prescriptions and critical medical information to a tribal population with significant poverty levels. The procurement is classified under NAICS 532420 for Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing and PSC W099 for Lease or Rental of Equipment-Miscellaneous. There is no set-aside designated for this action.
Pitney Bowes is identified as the only responsible source capable of providing the necessary postage because the existing postage machine is manufactured by that company. The acquisition, valued at an estimated $20,000, is being pursued under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The anticipated period of performance is 60 days from the date of award. Supporting documentation for this action includes one attachment titled "Intent to Award A Sole Source - IHS1521401 Pitney Bowes.docx."
Responses to this special notice must provide clear and convincing evidence that a competitive award would be advantageous to the government and would not hinder agency standardization. The deadline for submissions is May 27, 2026. Jarrod Cole is the designated point of contact for solicitation number IHS1521401. Information received in response to this notice will be used to determine whether a competitive procurement should be conducted, though the final decision remains within the discretion of the government.
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