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DFAS Cleveland Mailroom 60 month Contract

ID: HQ0103517926 • Type: Presolicitation

Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION, DFAS-CLEVELAND

Please respond by: Friday, April 18, 2025, 12:00 p.m. Eastern.

The objective is to provide Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Cleveland with the ability to continue its mission with a high-quality mail delivery system and meet all USPS regulations and have a supporting MEF Mission Essential Function system.

DESCRIPTION:

DFAS- Cleveland is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to determine how many capable vendors are interested in this requirement and to determine how many of these interested vendors are Small Businesses.

NOTE: This is NOT a Request for Quotation (RFQ); this is a Request for Information (RFI) ONLY. It is no mandatory to provide a quote at this time but quoting estimated pricing will assist in market research.

Highlights of expected requirement:

-The project is to buy or have a 60-Month Lease of Mailing Systems: Digital Mailing Machine and, Folding/Inserting Machine System with Inbound and Outbound Mail tracking including peripherals, provide maintenance on 2017 Lease-to-own machine, and modem rental for mail systems.

-The location of the machines and where service is to be performed is at the DFAS Cleveland, Federal Office Building (FOB) 1240 East 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44199-2055.

-The period of performance is expected to be for one base plus up to four option years.

-The tentative Statement of Need and Schedule of Items are attached to this posting- please review for details.

PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN YOUR RESPONSE (all of these are listed in the Schedule of Items attachment):

1) Your company's name, address, email address, telephone number, and point of contact.

2) Provide your CAGE code.

3) Provide your business size (small, large, other).

4) Has your company provided this type of service before?

If yes, has your company provided this type of service to a Department of Defense Agency?

If yes, please note which agency or agencies, the award number(s), and the time period during which the service was provided.

5) Does your company have any existing Department of Defense or federal government (for example, GSA, NASA SEWP, etc.) schedules for this type of maintenance and service work?

If yes, please provide your schedule contract number(s) and note which Schedule the contract is on (GSA, NASA SEWP, etc.).

This RFI is being issued only to determine how many vendors in the open market are interested in and capable of providing the type of maintenance and service listed, the size of these businesses, and whether any of the responding businesses have existing contracts for this type of service on any Schedule contracts (like GSA, NASA SEWP, NIH, CHESS, etc.).

PLEASE NOTE: It is no mandatory to provide a quote at this time but will assist in market research.

SEND YOUR RESPONSE TO:

POC: Veronica Hay- Contract Specialist, DFAS-Columbus/CSD.

Email address: veronica.c.hay.civ@mail.mil

Please provide your response and any questions via email by Friday, April 18, 2025, 12:00 p.m. Eastern.

Background
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Cleveland is seeking to enhance its mail delivery system to ensure compliance with USPS regulations and support its Mission Essential Function (MEF). This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gauge interest from vendors, particularly small businesses, in providing a high-quality mailing system that meets the agency's operational needs.

Work Details
The contract involves the procurement or leasing of a Digital Mailing Machine and a Folding/Inserting Machine System for a duration of 60 months. Key tasks include:
- Providing maintenance on an existing 2017 lease-to-own machine.
- Supplying inbound and outbound mail tracking systems, including necessary peripherals.
- Ensuring all components meet USPS regulations and support Intelligent Mail Package Barcode specifications.
- Delivering training, installation, and ongoing maintenance services.

The mailing system must include features such as accounting software, electronic return receipt capabilities, and various folding options for envelopes. Specific requirements include:
1. Two Mail Machines with postage security devices, weighing options, color touch screens, and the ability to process mail up to ½ inch thick.
2. Two Mailing Inserters capable of processing 3000-5000 envelopes per hour with automated folding capabilities.
3. An Intelligent Mail Package Barcode integrated system with handheld scanners and tracking capabilities.

Period of Performance
The expected period of performance is one base year with up to four option years, totaling five years.

Place of Performance
All work will be performed at DFAS Cleveland, Federal Office Building located at 1240 East 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44199-2055.

Overview

Response Deadline
April 18, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
April 11, 2025, 3:18 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Cleveland, OH 44199 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$40 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
18%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 6 days, below average for the Defense Finance and Accounting Service.
On 4/11/25 Defense Finance and Accounting Service issued Presolicitation HQ0103517926 for DFAS Cleveland Mailroom 60 month Contract due 4/18/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 532420 and PSC W074.
Primary Contact
Name
Veronica C Hay   Profile
Phone
(614) 701-2739

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE (DFAS) > DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SVC
FPDS Organization Code
97BZ-HQ0423
Source Organization Code
500043650
Last Updated
April 11, 2025
Last Updated By
veronica.c.hay.civ@mail.mil
Archive Date
May 3, 2025