W -- Mailroom Processing Equipment Lease Renewal

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans to award a sole source purchase order to Pitney-Bowes, located in Chesapeake, VA, to continue the lease of specific mail processing equipment used in the CDC Mailroom. This equipment includes the DM900 digital ink jet weight-on-way processor, station ascent shipping system, and station arrival tracking system. The contract will be awarded without competitive bidding under the authority of FAR part 6.302-1, indicating justification for a sole source procurement due to unique vendor capabilities. Although this is not an open solicitation, other firms interested in providing similar services may submit written notifications to the Contracting Officer within 15 days of the synopsis publication. The government will consider any submissions solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted, but the decision to proceed without competition remains at the government's discretion. The contract is identified under the solicitation number Reference-Number-000HCAJ6-2004-10846 and is associated with NAICS code 532490, related to equipment leasing. The designated point of contact for inquiries and notifications is Linda M. Young, the Purchasing Agent at CDC, reachable via email or fax as provided. The goal of this procurement is to ensure uninterrupted operation of the mailroom by maintaining essential mail processing technology through a lease renewal agreement with Pitney-Bowes.