Meter Reading Equipment Rental and PMI Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, has awarded a sole-source contract to Pitney Bowes Inc. for the rental of meter reading equipment and Performance Maintenance Inspection services. This procurement, identified by solicitation number 36C26226N0847 and operating under FSS Contract Number 47QSMA21D08R3, is designed to support critical mailing operations and fund tracking across six facilities in Los Angeles, California. The award was executed under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) based on the determination that Pitney Bowes Inc. is the only source capable of providing the required specialized equipment and services. The total estimated value of the contract is 16,783.08 dollars. The scope of work includes the provision of equipment rentals and ongoing maintenance and repair support to ensure operational readiness. Notably, the contractor does not offer option year pricing for the PMI services, indicating a fixed-term structure. Administration of the contract is managed by Contracting Officer David Odne and Contract Specialist Marco Ramos out of the VAGLA/NCO22/Services office. No specific packaging, marking, or security clearance requirements were identified, and the award was finalized without a competitive trade-off analysis due to its sole-source nature.