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This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302-1 Other than Full and Open Competition and FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1), Soliciting competition, evaluation of quotations or offers, award and documentation, Soliciting from a Single Source. The VA North Texas Health Care System has a requirement for the lease of postage meters to operate and provide postage within the owned Pitney Bowes Inc. postage equipment that is in place at several locations within North Texas medical facility sites. Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other will satisfy the agency requirements, the Government intends to award a sole source contract to Pitney Bowes Inc., 1 Elmcroft Rd., Stanford, CT 06926-0700. The network contract activity’s efforts to solicit other contractors are being made via this announcement in accordance with FAR Part 5.2. There are no solicitation documents, however contractors interested in this requirement should submit a comprehensive proposal of compatible postage meter equipment and services which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Governments requirement. In addition, the offer should include Offerors Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) - Commercial Items in accordance with FAR 52.212-3. If the offeror does not have a copy of this provision, go to https://orca.bpn.gov/ to load required information. Any responses received without completing ORCA registration will be considered noncompliant. Further, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e. Warranty Provisions, Delivery information, etc.) in accordance with FAR Part 12. Responses must be received no later than 4:00 pm Central Daylight Time September 2, 2011. Responses should be submitted via e-mail to: Lynn Pettit, [email protected] or post mail to 4500 S. Lancaster Rd. (90C), Dallas, TX 75216. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the government will consider all responses received by the response date stated above. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Telephone requests will not be honored. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements.