Postage Meter Hardware Lease and Web-Based Subscription Service
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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 Alaska National Guard (AKARNG) is soliciting proposals for a Postage Meter Hardware Lease and Web-Based Subscription Service. This Firm-Fixed-Price contract aims to provide a hybrid commercial mailing and shipping solution to support five locations across Alaska. The requirement includes a physical mailing system for Anchorage and four independent web-based subscriptions for outlying armories. Proposals are due July 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement encompasses the lease, delivery, and full-service maintenance of one physical mailing system in Anchorage, along with four independent cloud-based software subscriptions for Wasilla Armory, Bethel Armory, Fairbanks Armory, and Fort Greely (GMD).
Physical Postage Meter (Anchorage):
- Processing Speed: 130 Letters Per Minute.
- Scale Capacity: 70 lb.
- Functionality: Weigh mail, print postage.
- Network Certification: Certificate of Networthiness (CoN) for DoD networks.
- Reporting: Web-accessible reporting preferred, redundant capability desired, including weight, cost per piece, total postage costs, and number of outgoing pieces.
- Services: Non-complex postage download, customer service, user training, routine maintenance, repair, replacement supplies, and discounted Federal rates.
Independent Cloud-Based Subscriptions (4 Outlying Locations):
- Accessibility: Browser-based, no local software installation.
- Capabilities: Generate and print official USPS postage and carrier shipping labels.
- Administration: Centralized reporting dashboard at JBER for all remote activities.
- Security: Securely accessible via DoD web browsers, comply with DoD/DoW network security (CoN or FedRAMP).
Delivery & Performance:
- Delivery Location: Building 49-000, Camp Denali, JBER-Richardson, Alaska 99505.
- Ready for Use: No later than September 1, 2026. Device relocation may be required with prior approval.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
- Period of Performance: A base year (September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027) plus four (4) one-year option periods, extending through August 31, 2031.
- CLIN Structure: Offerors must provide firm-fixed pricing for all line items across the Base Year and all Option Years.
- Response Date: July 17, 2026, at 1700 AKDT.
- Published Date: June 15, 2026.
Set-Aside & NAICS
This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 532420 (Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services).
Evaluation Factors
The Government will evaluate offers based on the following factors in accordance with FAR 12.602:
- Price: Total aggregate price evaluated across the Base and all Option Years.
- Technical Capability: Capability of the items to meet or exceed the Government's minimum specifications.
- Past Performance: Recent and relevant history of performance.
Submission Instructions
Quotes are due via email to mallory.a.zelenak.civ@army.mil. Submissions must include pricing for all CLINs and technical data demonstrating compliance with Section 2 requirements. The provision at FAR 52.212-1 applies.