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

99 -- RETAIL PAPER GOODS PRODUCTS SOL 102590-97-A-0097 POC Yvonne A. Athanasaw, Purchasing Specialist (202) 268-6387; Mark E. Bacon, Contracting Officer (202) 268-4114 E-MAIL: Retail Paper Goods Products Sol. #102590-97-A-0096, athanaya@email.usps.com. 1. The U.S. Postal Service has a commitment to offer a wider range of USPS brand name paper retail products in postal outlets. Products will include, but not limited to, greeting cards, stationery products, gift items, packaging supplies, office products, journals, calendars, address books, picture frames, puzzles, and other gift items. 2. The products are divided into seasonal drive periods, USPS supported and sponsored special events, and blockbuster stamps. 3. Supplier(s) will be required to (1) develop private label products, (2) recommend product mix, (3) develop creatives, (4) produce and fulfill products, (5) conduct long-term plans, (6) manage inventory, (7) make research recommendations, (8) analyze cost and product performance, and (9) assist the USPS with tracking sales. 4. A single solicitation will be issued with an award to one or more offerors that submit proposals that offer the best value to the USPS. Offerors have the option of submitting proposals on (1) the seasonal series inclusive, (2) the various special/sponsored events, (3) the blockbuster stamps inclusive, or (4) submit a proposal for all three oppotunities inclusive. 5. Requests for a solicitation must be received in writing by the USPS no later than July 11, 1997. No telephonic or fax requests will be accepted. (0178)

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