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D -- AWARD OF POSTAL SERVICE'S CUSTOMER SERVICE TERMINAL MARKET TEST SOL None available DUE 092597 POC Andrew Jernell 202-268-4172 WEB: none available, none available. E-MAIL: AJernell@email.usps.gov, AJernell@email.usps.gov. 1. It is the intention of the Postal Service to modify IBM's (Contract No. 102590-96-B-3023) and NCR's (Contract No. 102590-96-B-2966) Point of Service One contracts to include the Customer Service Terminal. 2. The modification will only include the Customer Service Terminal market test. 3. NCR and IBM will design, develop, and deploy the Customer Service Terminal utilize the Point of Service One software which both contractors are currently developing for the Postal Service. 4. The estimate cost of this effort is $7.5 million (combined) and will include an estimated 40 Customer Service Terminal units. 5. If the market test is successful the Postal Service will reassess its acquisition strategy and announce its production intentions in the Commerce Business Daily. 6. Any questions concerning this announcement can be address to Andrew Jernell. 7. Mr. Jernell's Internet e-mail address is AJernell@email.usps.gov. (0261)

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