U.S. Postal Service, Headquarters Automation Purchasing, 8403 Lee Highway, Merrifield, VA 22082-8150

39 -- DEVELOP STATE OF THE ART MATERIALS HANDLING AND PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR BULK AND PACKAGED MAIL Sol 102590-94-A-Redesign Due 102196 POC Mr. Wynn Eddey, U.S. Postal Service, Headquarters Automation Purchasing, 8403 Lee Highway, Merrifield, VA 22082-8150 Fax (703) 280-8412 The U.S. Postal Service intends to explore replacing its existing bulk mail system with a new materials handling and processing system that is state of the art end to end. The objective is not to retrofit existing Bulk Mail Centers, but if feasible to create an entirely new system of facilities and equipment. Phase 1 will be concept development and evaluation. Phase 1 will emphasize one building with the new material handling system. Phase 2 prototyping; Phase 3 pilot facility. Only Phase 1 will be awarded to start. At this time, the program is funded for Phase 1. Multiple awards are anticipated. To be considered for award, the offeror must have extensive experience in the design and implementation of sophisticated materials handling and process control systems. Solid experience with control technology is imperative. Proposals from sources without the foregoing industry reputation will not be of interest. The understanding of the movement of mail and/or parcels is beneficial. This program is being procured by the USPS Purchasing. This notice is put under Code 39, 56 and 99 for visability purposes. Please contact only Mr. Wynn Eddey at 703-280-7814. Address see above. (235)

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