U. S. Postal Service, Headquarters Purchasing, 475 L'Enfant Plaza West SW, Room 4541, Washington, DC 20260-6238

58 -- COMMUNICATION, DETECTION, AND COHERENT RADIATION EQUIPMENT POC Pete Janssen, Purchasing Specialist, 202/268-6809. The Postal Service anticipates a need for Data Communications Equipment (DCE) and a Management System to support its national telecommunications infrastructure. The hardware will include, but will not be limited to, Asynchronous/Synchronous Dial Modems, DSU/CSUs, CSU/DSUs, ISDN Access Devices and ATM Switches. Interested firms are invited to submitted technical brochures and documentation; also include a corporate capability statement, not to exceed three (3) pages in length, expressing ability to provide the equipment listed. No materials will be returned. This synopsis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Postal Service. The USPS does not intend to pay for any information received. Acknowledgement of receipt will not be made; telephone or fax inquires will not be honored. In the event a solicitation is subsequently issued, notice will be posted in the CBD, at which time interested parties may request a copy. (0212)

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