• The Alaska National Guard seeks a hybrid commercial mailing and shipping solution for five locations across Alaska under a Firm-Fixed-Price contract.
• Minimum technical requirements include processing speed of 130 letters per minute at the Anchorage physical location with scalable capacity up to 70 lb., supporting multiple web-based subscriptions for remote sites.
• Required functionality includes weighing, postage printing, secure network certification (CoN), and comprehensive reporting capabilities accessible via internet or on-site training.
Description
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…
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