NOTICE OF INTENT: FIRMED FIXED PRICE FCRHC POSTAGE METER REPLENISHMENT

The Indian Health Service, Navajo Area, Shiprock Service Unit in Shiprock, NM intends to restrict competition and negotiate an award with The Pitney Bowes Bank, Inc (V5E8DNCCNH69) to replenish funds for the postage meter at Four Corner Regional Health Center General Services department. The projected period of performance is:

Base Period:                       12 months from time of award

Option Periods:                Four (4) one-year option periods under 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract

Six (6)-month option to extend services under 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 339940 – Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing, with a Small Business size standard of 750 Employees.

In accordance with RFO 12.102(a), for acquisitions valued at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, competition will be restricted because The Pitney Bowes Bank, Inc is the only source capable of providing a Reserve Account this is linked with a Pitney Bowes mail meter machine.

This Notice of Intent to Restrict Competition is not a request for quotations and a solicitation will not be issued in conjunction with this Notice of Intent. Any vendor that believes it can provide the stated services may provide a capability statement. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Responses to this notice shall be submitted no later than 12:00 PM (MDT) on 06/19/2026 via email to William.Lee@ihs.gov.

A determination by the Government on whether to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competition or proceed with a single-source award.

Primary Point of Contact:

William Lee, Contract Specialist

Email: William.Lee@ihs.gov