U.S. Postal Service, Headquarters Purchasing, Room 4541, 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 20260-6230

24 -- TRACTORS -- SOLICITATION TO PURCHASE APPROXIMATELY 77 SPOTTER TRUCK TRACTORS. SOL 102590-97-A-0049 DUE 041497 POC Sheila Daout, 202/268/3935 1. The U.S. Postal Service intends to issue a soliciation to purchase approximately 77 spotter tractors. 2. The spotter tractors are to have single axle, 67,000 GCWR with rear air suspension. 3. Anticipated solicitation issuance date is March 14 with proposals due approximately 30 days thereafter. 4. Contract award is planned for early May with the first article due in August and production commencing in October. 5. Mail your written request to the indicated address or to FAX number 202/268-3888. No telephone inquiries please. 6. Reference Soliciation No. 102590-97-A-0049. (0070)

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