Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Quadient

The U.S. International Trade Commission intends to award a sole-source contract to Quadient Inc. for the replenishment of $5,000 in postage credits to its existing Quadient postage machines, under FAR 6.302-1, which permits non-competitive procurement when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The contract, identified by solicitation number 34300026P0026, falls under NAICS code 561499 for all other business support services and PSC R604 for administrative support, with a performance period spanning twelve months from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The action is limited to maintaining operation of proprietary postage equipment, with no alternative vendors capable of servicing the system, justifying the single-source selection. The contracting officer, Ian Quillman, is responsible for the procurement and accepts any information submissions via email until August 13, 2026, but no formal solicitation or competitive process will take place. The estimated value is $5,000, and no options, extensions, or additional funding periods are included. Performance will occur at the USITC’s office in Washington, D.C., with acceptance determined by the Government based on the functional operation of the postage system, though no formal inspection criteria or quality standards are documented. No contract clauses, representations, certifications, packaging specifications, payment office details, invoice methods, or contracting officer’s representative information are provided beyond the sole-source justification and vendor details. The procurement qualifies as a simplified acquisition under the threshold and is not subject to any socioeconomic set-asides.