INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Postage for Meter

The Indian Health Service, Billings Area Indian Health Service, issued this special notice of intent to sole source for the rental and maintenance of a Pitney Bowes SendPro MailCenter 2000 postage meter or an equivalent brand name system. The requirement specifies new equipment only, excluding remanufactured or gray market items, to be performed in Montana. The selected system must be USPS IMI and IMpB-compliant, featuring an automatic feed for mixed envelope sizes, a 15-inch color touch screen interface, and a dynamic weighing platform supporting up to 10 pounds. The contract scope includes delivery, installation, high-speed internet connectivity, and the ability to generate domestic and international postage along with detailed usage reports.

The contractor is responsible for providing all equipment software, USPS rate updates, and comprehensive maintenance including parts and labor. Specific technical requirements include a shape-based pricing scale and the capability to transfer existing postage from current machinery to the new system. The provider must also conduct training for FPSU staff. This acquisition is identified by solicitation number 75H70926BAO-025 and is classified under NAICS 491110 Postal Service and PSC R613 SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: POST OFFICE. The notice was published on March 10, 2026, with Nikki Ferguson serving as the point of contact.