Panama Canal Commission, Cotracting Division, Purchasing & Contracts Branch, APO 2300, AA 34011-2300

R -- MAIL SERVICES POC Maria de L. Dutari, Contract Specialist, (507) 272-4676, Regina M. Donelson, Contracting Officer, (507) 272-4650 The Panama Canal Commission seeks sources to provide mail services to forward mail destined for the Panama Canal Commission/Panama Canal Authority (PCC/PCA). Prospective sources must be able to provide the PCC/PCA with a domestic United States P.O. box and street address and be capable of forwarding parcels, merchandise, correspondence and bulk mail (primarily catalogs and printed matter). Merchandise return service shall also be provided. Mail shall be delivered to the PCC/PCA's control mail facility on a daily basis (Monday through Friday) to ensure efficient and reliable services to the agency. The volumes, weights and types of incoming mail generated for a one-year period are estimated as follows: types of incoming mail: parcels, correspondence, catalogues and publications; volume: 270,000 pieces; weight: 228,000 lbs. It is expected that the preponderance of items will meet the U.S. commercial postal service standards of size and weight (maximum of 108" in length + girth and seventy pounds). Approximately 94% of the PCC/PCA's incoming mail originates in the United States while other mail originates from places such as Japan, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom and Greece. Additionally, sources shall be responsible for resolving customs issues. Sources shall, as a minimum, address the following areas: company's system, quality of service, timeliness of delivery, quality accountability, security and control, and accounting/billing system. Services could be provided by more than one supplier. When requesting or providing information, state name, address, and title of announcement. Requests for information or information will be accepted by facsimile at 011-507/272-7661 or by e-mail at address fmcc-c1f@pancanal.com. Information on sources is required before April 9, 1999, and should include a description of the proposed services and an estimated price range. Should you wish to forward any related correspondence, you may also do so to the following address: if in the Republic of Panama -- Panama Canal Commission, Contracting Division, Purchasing & Contracts Branch, Third Floor, Building 28, Balboa, Republic of Panama, if outside the Republic of Panama -- Panama Canal Commission, Contracting Division, Purchasing & Contracts Branch, Unit 2300, APO AA 34011-2300, attention: Mrs. Maria de Lourdes Dutari. Posted 03/24/99 (D-SN312249). (0083)

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