Postage Meter Hardware Lease and Web-Based Subscription Service

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

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