W -- Mailroom Processing Equipment Lease Renewal

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is planning to award a sole source purchase order to Pitney-Bowes, located in Chesapeake, VA, to continue leasing mail processing equipment for the CDC Mailroom. This equipment includes the DM900 digital ink jet weight-on-way processor, the station ascent shipping system, and the station arrival tracking system. The procurement will be conducted under the authority of FAR part 6.302-1, which allows for a non-competitive, sole source acquisition due to the specific requirements and unique capabilities of Pitney-Bowes' equipment. This is not a competitive solicitation, and no formal request for proposals has been issued. However, other firms interested in providing similar services are invited to notify the Contracting Officer in writing within 15 days of the synopsis publication date. Such notifications will be reviewed solely to determine whether a competitive procurement process should be initiated, although the decision to proceed without competition remains at the Government's discretion. Any inquiries or notifications should be directed to Linda M. Young, the designated Purchasing Agent, via email or fax as provided. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 532490, relating to the lease of mailroom processing equipment, and details, including the solicitation number and contact information, are available through the official U.S. government contracting portal.