INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Postage for Meter

The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Billings Area Indian Health Service, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify capable vendors for postage services under solicitation 75H70926BAO-025. The requirement involves a 12-month period of performance to provide a lump sum of postage and the rental or lease of Pitney Bowes SendPro Mail Center 2000 postage meters, or an equivalent brand. The equipment must be new, USPS IMI and IMpB-compliant, and feature a 15-inch color touch screen, a dynamic weighing platform for up to 10 lbs, and a shape-based pricing scale. The lease must include all software, USPS rate updates, delivery, installation, training, and comprehensive maintenance including replacement parts and labor. Services will support mailing operations at the Chief Redstone and Verne E Gibbs Health Centers in Montana. This procurement is specifically targeted toward Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) in accordance with the Buy Indian Act. To be considered a capable source, respondents must provide a capability statement and a self-certification form demonstrating that they meet the IEE definition, are registered in the System of Award Management, and ensure that at least 51 percent of the contract earnings will be received by Indians or Indian Tribes. Additionally, the vendor must demonstrate that management and daily operations are controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians. Responses are due by February 25, 2026.