Attachment 5 RFIs.docx

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This document is a Request for Information (RFI) for a postal meter lease at Tinker Air Force Base. The RFI contains 10 detailed questions and answers about the required postal meter specifications and capabilities, including technical requirements such as letter processing speed (145 LPM / 70 LPM), scale capacity (up to 149 lbs, with a USPS limit of 70 pounds), dynamic weighing functionality, shipping label printing, and electronic return receipt capabilities.

Key operational details include Tinker AFB's requirements for a commercial internet connection, postage funding through a Reserve or USPS Trust account, and the ability to track postage usage by department or group. The solicitation, issued by the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center, seeks a leased automated mailing processing machine and mail meter with comprehensive maintenance, software upgrades, installation, and training services to support official mail dispatching operations at the base.

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Combination Synopsis and Solicitation Rev 3.pdf PDF
Combination Synopsis and Solicitation Rev 2.pdf PDF
Solicitation Amendment FA810126Q00010001 SF 30 Rev 1.pdf PDF
Solicitation Amendment - FA810126Q00010001 Rev 1.pdf PDF
Combination Synopsis and Solicitation Amendment.pdf PDF
Attachment 2 Solicitation - FA810126Q0001.pdf PDF
Attachment 4 Wage Determination.pdf PDF
Combination Synopsis and Solicitation.docx DOCX document
Attachment 3 PWS.pdf PDF

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1. What is the desired speed in letters per minute?

a. Yes, Typical is 145 LPM / 70LPM with dynamic weighing .

2. What is the desired capacity of scale 10lbs to 149lb (typical is 70lb).

a. up to 149 but our limit is 70 pounds for USPS.

3. Is dynamic weighing or "Weigh on the Way" a required feature?

a. Yes, is dynamic weighing or "Weigh on the Way" a required feature.

4. Does the OPC team at Tinker wish to ship packages and print shipping labels from this meter?

a. Yes and USPS.

5. Drop stacker or power stacker?

a. Yes

6. Will Tinker provide a commercial internet connection for the meter as GFE?

a. Yes, Tinker provides a commercial internet connection.

7. Does Tinker want to use the meter for electronic return receipt?

a. Yes

8. Does Tinker use a Reserve Account or USPS Trust account for postage funding?

a. Yes

9. Will Tinker be required to add this new meter to the AFIMSC software umbrella for postage usage reporting to USAF HQ San Antonio (AFIMSC)?

a. This feature is not a requirement, however Yes, if this is awarded to Pitney Bowes which has a master postage account set up already as a vender , otherwise not a requirement due to IFIMSC has no established current procedures set in place and we already have a system set up for other venders.

10. Does Tinker AFB OPC require any cost accounts to record/report on postage usage by department or group?

a. Yes

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