U.S. Postal Service, Purchasing and Materials Service Center, Attn: Jim Nails, 225 N. Humphrheys Blvd., Memphis, TN 38166-6260

39 -- STRAPPING MACHINES SOL 475630-96-A-Q064 DUE 020397 POC J. D. Nails, Purchasing Specialist, (901) 747-7541. Strapping Machines (PSIN 3505b, 3505D, and 3505E) to be manufactured in accordance with USPS specifications. Delivery will be made to various locations F.O.B. Origin. Request for solicitations must be in writing and received within 5 days after the date of this notice until supply is exhausted. The supply of specifications is limited and will be furnished at no charge on a first-come basis. Solicitation will be issued on or about 12/27/96. All responsible sources may submit an offer. No telephone request for the solicitation will be accepted. (0345)

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