Notice of Intent: Firmed Fixed Price FCRHC Postage Meter Replenishment
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Navajo Area, Shiprock Service Unit intends to issue a sole-source award to The Pitney Bowes Bank, Inc. for postage meter replenishment services at the Four Corner Regional Health Center General Services department in Shiprock, NM. This is a Notice of Intent to Restrict Competition. Vendors believing they can provide these services must submit a capability statement by June 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the replenishment of funds for a postage meter linked with a Pitney Bowes mail meter machine. The Pitney Bowes Bank, Inc. is identified as the only source capable of providing the necessary Reserve Account.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Restrict Competition (Special Notice)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Duration: 12-month base period, followed by four (4) one-year option periods (FAR 52.217-9), and a six (6)-month option to extend services (FAR 52.217-8).
- Set-Aside: None (restricted competition/sole source)
- NAICS: 339940 – Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing (Size Standard: 750 Employees)
- Response Due: June 19, 2026, 12:00 PM (MDT)
- Published: June 4, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be reviewed solely to determine if a competition is feasible or if the Government should proceed with a single-source award. This determination is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
This Notice of Intent is not a request for quotations, and a formal solicitation will not be issued. Capability statements must be submitted via email to William.Lee@ihs.gov. Verbal responses are not accepted.