J--Follow-on Copier Maintenance Service Agreement

The contract involves a follow-on copier maintenance service agreement issued by the Fish & Wildlife Services, Region 7, under the Department of the Interior. It is a sole source, firm-fixed price order awarded to Konica Minolta Business Solutions Inc., selected due to their status as the only known provider of manufacturer-certified representatives necessary to service and maintain a government-owned copier effectively. The agreement includes a base period with four option years, ensuring continuous service and maintenance for the copier. This procurement falls under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures and is governed by authority 13.106(b), which permits solicitation from a single source when justified. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 811212, related to computer and office machine repair and maintenance. The contracting office responsible is located in Falls Church, Virginia, and the government contact for further information is Almeda Gaddis. The approach highlights the importance of maintaining service continuity through authorized manufacturer support for government equipment.