Purchaser
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Country
United States
Notice published
17 Apr 2026
Tenqual indexed
19 Apr 2026
Closing date
22 Apr 2026
Source ID
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<p>General Information</p> <ul> <li><strong>Solicitation Number: </strong>5000222022</li> <li><strong>Title: </strong>OPEX/OMATION Mail Extraction Equipment Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services</li> <li><strong>Posted Date: </strong>4/17/2026</li> <li><strong>Response Date: </strong>4/22/2026</li> <li><strong>Set Aside: </strong>N/A – Sole Source</li> <li><strong>NAICS Code: </strong>811310 – Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenanc<strong>e</strong></li> <li><strong>PSC Code: </strong>J074 – Maintenance/Repair of Office Machines</li> <li><strong>Contract Type: </strong>Firm-Fixed-Price</li> <li><strong>Place of Performance: </strong>Andover, MA</li> </ul> <p>Description</p> <p>This is a <strong>combined synopsis/solicitation </strong>for commercial services prepared in accordance with <strong>FAR 12.6 </strong>and <strong>FAR 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures</strong>, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.</p> <p>This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.</p> <p>The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Taxpayer Services (TS), intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to OPEX Corporation for preventive maintenance and repair services of OPEX/OMATION mail extraction equipment located at the Andover Campus.</p> <p>This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued.</p> <p><strong>Requirement Overview</strong></p> <p>The Government requires preventive maintenance and repair services for three (3) OPEX OMATION 206 mail extraction systems and associated batcher units in support of IRS mail processing operations.</p> <p>These machines are critical to processing taxpayer correspondence and payments. Failure to maintain these systems would significantly impact mission operations and delay taxpayer service delivery.</p> <p>Scope of Work</p> <p><strong>The contractor shall:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Perform quarterly preventive maintenance inspections</li> <li>Provide on-site repair services as needed</li> <li>Furnish all labor, parts, tools, and materials</li> <li>Ensure use of OEM-certified parts and trained technicians</li> <li>Maintain equipment in optimal operating condition</li> </ul> <p>Equipment Covered:</p> <p>One (1) 12-month base period of performance which will begin 5/1/2026 through 4/30/2027, with three (3) 12-month option years for a total of 46 months (0001-3001) through 4/30/2030:</p> <ul> <li>OMATION 206 (S/N ZA02234)</li> <li>OMATION Batcher (S/N ZA02234)</li> <li>OMATION 206 (S/N ZA02235)</li> <li>OMATION Batcher (S/N ZA02235)</li> <li>OMATION 206 (S/N Z1273)</li> <li>OMATION Batcher (S/N Z1273)</li> </ul> <p>Period of Performance:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Base Year: </strong>05/01/2026 – 04/30/2027</li> <li><strong>Option Year 1: </strong>05/01/2027 – 04/30/2028</li> <li><strong>Option Year 2: </strong>05/01/2028 – 04/30/2029</li> <li><strong>Option Year 3: </strong>05/01/2029 – 04/30/2030</li> </ul> <p>Place of Performance:</p> <p>Internal Revenue Service 310 Lowell Street</p> <p>Andover, MA 01810</p> <p>Security Requirements Contractor personnel must:</p> <ul> <li>Obtain visitor access credentials</li> <li>Be escorted at all times while onsite</li> </ul> <p>Basis for Award</p> <p>The Government intends to award without competition to OPEX Corporation. However, this notice allows other vendors to submit capability statements.</p> <p>Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, if competition is obtained.</p> <p>This requirement is being procured on a sole source basis because:</p> <ul> <li>OPEX Corporation is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM)</li> <li>The equipment utilizes proprietary hardware, software, and algorithms</li> <li>No third-party vendors are authorized to perform maintenance</li> <li>Market research (including SAM.gov Sources Sought and RFI) identified no capable alternative vendors</li> <li>Only OPEX has the technical knowledge and access required to maintain system integrity</li> </ul> <p>Use of non-OEM vendors would introduce unacceptable risk, including system failure and operational disruption<strong>.</strong></p> <p>Market Research Summary Market research included:</p> <ul> <li>SAM.gov database search under NAICS 811310</li> <li>Sources Sought Notice (SS) and Request for Information (RFI) posting</li> <li>Review of prior contracts and vendor capability</li> </ul> <p>Results concluded:</p> <ul> <li>No additional vendors capable of meeting requirements</li> <li>OPEX Corporation is the only responsible source</li> </ul> <p>Instructions to Interested Vendors:</p> <p>This is not a request for competitive quotations. However, interested parties may submit a capability statement demonstrating ability to meet the requirement.</p> <p>Submissions must include:</p> <ul> <li>Company name, UEI, and business size</li> <li>Evidence of OEM authorization or equivalent capability</li> <li>Technical approach</li> <li>Relevant past performance</li> </ul> <p>Responses must be submitted via email by the response date.</p> <p>Applicable Clauses:</p> <p>The following FAR provisions and clauses apply:</p> <ul> <li>FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items</li> <li>FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items</li> <li>FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items</li> <li>FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders</li> </ul> <p>Attachment: 1 - Sole Source Justification in accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6).)</p> <p><strong>Point of Contact Contract Specialist:</strong></p> <p>Zsaque Custis Zsaque.l.custis2@irs.gov</p> <p>Contracting Officer:</p> <p>Tanya Burnett Tanya.R.Burnett@irs.gov</p> <p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong></p> <p><strong>This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposals. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding to this notice.</strong></p> <p></p>
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- Located in United States.
- Source notice 67650676b29f40ca89e7c879570c1ca3 on SAM.gov.
- Notice published 17 Apr 2026; Tenqual indexed it 19 Apr 2026.
- Deadline listed as 22 Apr 2026.
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