Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Unit 2300, APO, AA 34011-2300

B -- CONSULTANT SERVICES ON THE MAIL SYSTEM DUE 012197 POC Edwin W. Durling, Contract Specialist, (507) 272-4680 Sources Sought: The Panama Canal Commission (PCC), a corporation of the United States Government, is in the process of identifying qualified sources of consultant services interested in defining the standards required for an efficient, reliable mail system comparable to the one presently in use by PCC, and in studying alternatives for the effective, appropriate replacement of the existing PCC service as provided by the U.S. Armed Forces. PCC has an assigned ZIP Code + 4, No. 34011-2300. The Mail System Unit operates according to the administrative rules of the Armed Forces (APO) and follows the mailing procedures of the United States Postal Service (USPS). It will be required that the study include a macroanalysis of the operations of the National Postal System of Panama, general recommendations on changes that the Panama Postal System would require in order to meet the requirements established by international postal systems, and a program for the transition from the existing mail system to the proposed system. It will be required that the study be completed within 90 days from date of award. All interested parties shall submit company information, as well as any other information related to the topics indicated in this announcement, and a budgetary estimate for this procurement, to the following addresses: via U.S. or foreign mail to Panama Canal Commission, Purchasing and Contracts Branch, Attn: Edwin Durling, Unit 2300, APO AA 34011-2300; by courier to Panama Canal Commission, Purchasing and Contracts Branch, Attn: Edwin Durling, Building 28, third floor, Balboa, Republic of Panama; or by fax at (507)-272-7661. This request for information is not to be interpreted as a commitment. Any information provided shall be at no cost to PCC. This is a market survey that will help PCC obtain the names and addresses of potential offerors and review additional information to determine appropriate market conditions and requirements when preparing the Request for Proposals (RFP). No RFP is available at this time. Offers will be solicited from potential offerors if an RFP is issued. The information received under this market survey will be considered confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties without the express authorization of the company providing the information. The information is required no later than January 21, 1997. (0358)

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