RFI - OPEX MAINTENANCE
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 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Campus Support (AM/SITE), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify capable vendors for maintenance and repair services for OPEX Omation 206 mail slicing machines and associated batchers. These services are critical for processing incoming mail, including check payments, at the Andover, MA campus. Responses are due March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The IRS requires specialized maintenance and repair services for three (3) OPEX Omation 206 mail slicing machines. The manufacturer, OPEX, is noted for its experience and technical knowledge to keep these machines in optimum operating condition. The services are essential to support the agency's mission, particularly for processing incoming mail containing paper check payments.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes only.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
- Published: March 3, 2026.
Evaluation
Responses to this RFI will be used for market research to identify capable vendors and refine the acquisition strategy. This RFI will not result in a contract award. Vendors are encouraged to be specific in their responses.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation on the part of the Government. Vendors must submit their capability statements/RFI response, referencing "Response to RFI - OPEX Maintenance and Repair Services" in the subject line, and include the file "5000222022 OPEX Maintenance and Repair Services" as an attachment. Questions should be emailed to the primary and secondary points of contact with "OPEX Maintenance and Repair Services" in the subject line.