U.S. Postal Service, Topeka Purchasing Center, 500 SW Montara Pky., Topeka, KS 66624-9402

47 -- PIPE, TUBING, HOSE & FITTINGS SOL 198525-96-A-0079. DUE 032596. Contact point, Gerald Schwermann at (913) 861-2848, FAX (913) 861-2862. The U.S. Postal Service seeks to improve support of mail processing operations by providing commercially available Maintenance, Repair, and Operation (MRO) items directly to mail processing and distribution sites nationwide. This program, known as the Repair Parts Initiative (RPI), involves electronic transfer of orders to contractor(s) who will then process and deliver the items to the postal site. The items will include: mechanical parts for mail processing equipment (belts, motors, bearings, pulleys, etc); electrical and electronic items; lights and lighting; custodial supplies and equipment; safety and security; HVAC and plumbing items; tools; and common hardware items. Proposals will be available on or about 01/05/96 and will be due on or about 03/25/96. A solicitation package may be purchased by sending a non-refundable cashier's check or money order made payable to ``Disbursing Officer, USPS'' in the amount of $100.00 to Gerald Schwermann, USPS, Topeka Purchasing Center, 500 SW Montara Pky, Topeka, KS 66624-9402. A preproposal conference will be scheduled as stated in the solicitation. (360)

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