Postage Meter Hardware Lease and Web-Based Subscription Service
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The Alaska National Guard is seeking a firm-fixed-price contract for a hybrid mailing and shipping solution to support five locations across Alaska, consisting of one physical high-capacity postage meter system in Anchorage and four independent cloud-based web subscriptions for remote armories in Wasilla, Bethel, Fairbanks, and Fort Greely. The physical system must process 130 letters per minute, weigh mail up to 70 pounds, print postage, and be certified for Department of Defense network use with a Certificate of Networthiness, while also providing web-accessible reporting on weight, cost per piece, total postage costs, and volume of outgoing mail. Full-service maintenance, replacement supplies, discounted federal pricing, and user training—either in-person or online—are required for the Anchorage unit. The four remote locations must each have browser-based, no-install software subscriptions capable of generating and printing official USPS and carrier shipping labels using standard government printers, with all usage data automatically synced to a centralized dashboard accessible by the primary administrator at JBER. The solution must comply with all applicable DoD cybersecurity standards, including CoN or FedRAMP authorization. The contract includes a base year and four one-year option periods, each with separate line items for the physical meter and cloud subscriptions, all requiring firm-fixed pricing. Delivery must be complete and operational by September 1, 2026, at Building 49-000, Camp Denali, JBER-Richardson, Alaska, with any future relocations requiring prior government approval. Offers must be submitted via email by July 17, 2026, and include full pricing for all CLINs and technical documentation proving compliance with required specifications. Proposals will be evaluated based on total price across the base and all options, technical capability to meet minimum requirements, and recent relevant past performance. This solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 532420, governed by FAR 12.602 and FAR 52.212-1, and requires SAM registration, compliance with cybersecurity and subcontracting clauses, and use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for all invoicing. Payment must be submitted electronically through WAWF using the Invoice 2in1 format, with designated DoDAACs for processing and oversight by the Contracting Officer’s Representatives. Contractual obligations include adherence to prohibitions on inverted domestic corporations, trafficking in persons, sustainable purchasing, whistleblower protections, and exclusion from contracting with entities tied
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1. Description of Requirement:
The Alaska National Guard (AKARNG) is soliciting proposals for a hybrid, commercial mailing and shipping solution to support five locations across Alaska. The intention is to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract consisting of a base year plus four (4) one-year option periods.
This requirement encompasses the lease, delivery, and full-service maintenance of one (1) physical mailing system in Anchorage, supplemented by four (4) independent web-based subscriptions for outlying distributed locations: Wasilla Armory, Bethel Armory, Fairbanks Armory, and Fort Greely (GMD).
2. Minimum Technical Requirements
Physical Postage Meter & Reporting System (Anchorage Location)
Processing Speed: 130 Letters Per Minute.
Scale Capacity: 70 lb. capacity.
Functionality: Must be capable of weighing mail and printing postage.
Network Certification: Must have a Certificate of Networthiness (CoN) for DoD networks.
Reporting Capabilities: Web-accessible reporting is preferred. Redundant reporting capability is desired. Data points must include weight (lbs/oz), cost per piece, total postage costs, and number of outgoing pieces.
Services and Support: A non-complex process for downloading postage. In-person or online customer service and user training. Routine maintenance and repair services included. Replacement supplies must be provided. Discounted rates for Federal customers as applicable
Independent Cloud-Based Subscriptions (4 Outlying Locations)
The contractor shall provide four (4) independent, cloud-based software subscriptions to support mailing and shipping operations at the Wasilla Armory, Bethel Armory, Fairbanks Armory, and Fort Greely (GMD). The web-based solution must require no local software installation (browser-based) and must include the following minimum capabilities:
Label Generation: Users must be able to generate and print official USPS postage and carrier shipping labels directly from standard government-issued desktop printers or standard thermal label printers.
Centralized Administration: All remote subscription activities (postage funds used, tracking data, shipping history) must automatically sync to a centralized reporting dashboard accessible by the primary account administrator at JBER.
Network Security: The web application must be securely accessible via standard DoD web browsers and comply with applicable DoD/DoW network security requirements (e.g., Certificate of Networthiness [CoN] or FedRAMP authorization).
3. Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) Structure
Offerors must provide firm-fixed pricing for all line items across the Base Year and all Option Years to be considered for award.
CLIN 0001: Base Year Physical Meter Anchorage
Total Annual Price: $ ___________________
CLIN 0002: Base Year Subscription Service Four Locations
Total Annual Price: $ ___________________
CLIN 1001: Option Year One Physical Meter Anchorage
Total Annual Price: $ ___________________
CLIN 1002: Option Year One Subscription Service Four Locations
Total Annual Price: $ ___________________
CLIN 2001: Option Year Two Physical Meter Anchorage
Total Annual Price: $ ___________________
CLIN 2002: Option Year Two Subscription Service Four Locations
Total Annual Price: $ ___________________
CLIN 3001: Option Year Three Physical Meter Anchorage
Total Annual Price: $ ___________________
CLIN 3002: Option Year Three Subscription Service Four Locations
Total Annual Price: $ ___________________
CLIN 4001: Option Year Four Physical Meter Anchorage
Total Annual Price: $ ___________________
CLIN 4002: Option Year Four Subscription Service Four Locations
Total Annual Price: $ ___________________
TOTAL EVALUATED PRICE (Base + All Options): $ ___________________
4. Delivery, Performance, and Relocation
Delivery Location: Building 49-000, Camp Denali, JBER-Richardson, Alaska 99505.
Ready for Use Date: Devices and subscriptions shall be delivered and ready for use no later than 01 September 2026.
Device Relocation: Device relocation may be required during the life of the contract as determined necessary by the Government. However, any relocation will require prior approval and coordination with the Contracting Office.
5. Instructions to Offerors & Evaluation
The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.
Quotes are due via email to mallory.a.zelenak.civ@army.mil no later than 17 July 2026 at 1700 AKDT. Submissions must include pricing for all CLINs and technical data demonstrating compliance with Section 2.
The Government will evaluate offers based on the following factors in accordance with FAR 12.602:
- Price: Total aggregate price evaluated across the Base and all Option Years.
- Technical Capability: Capability of the items to meet or exceed the Government's minimum specifications.
- Past Performance: Recent and relevant history of performan