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

D -- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INCLUDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES SOL 102590-99-A-0155 POC hahuja@email.usps.gov On October 18, 1999 the United States Postal Service awarded a non-competitive fixed rate ID/IQ contract to Candle Corporation, 201 North Douglas Street, El Segundo, CA 90245, for its proprietary software license, maintenance and consulting services for a base period of 11 months, November 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000, with a one year option. The total ceiling price of the contract will be $13.8 million. The requirements include Candle Command Center Management Pac-MVS, Candle Command Center Management Pac -- Dist Sol CCC Management Pac on Windows NT, and Alert Adapter Remedy -- ARS and associated consulting services. This synopsis is published for information purpose only. Posted 10/19/99 (W-SN392787). (0292)

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