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 the postage meter used by the Rosebud Service Unit in Rosebud, South Dakota. This requirement ensures that patients continue to receive critical medical information, including prescriptions and healthcare documentation, which is vital for maintaining continuity of care within a demographic area characterized by high 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.
The acquisition is pursued under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, as Pitney Bowes is the only responsible source capable of providing postage compatible with the existing proprietary machinery. The estimated value of the contract is $20,000, and the period of performance is established for 60 days from the date of award. There is no set-aside designated for this action.
Responses to this special notice, identified by solicitation number IHS1521401, are due by May 27, 2026. Submissions must provide clear and convincing evidence that a competitive procurement would be advantageous to the government and would not hinder mission objectives regarding agency standardization. Administrative details regarding this intent to award are further outlined in an attached document titled "Intent to Award A Sole Source - IHS1521401 Pitney Bowes.docx." All inquiries are directed to the purchasing agent, Jarrod Cole.
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