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T -- PRIORITY & EXPRESS MAIL BOARD ENVELOPES SOL Board Envelope Prequalification POC Rose Green (Purchasing Specialist)(202) 268-2040; Patricia A. Mercincavage (Contracting Officer)(202) 268-5639 E-MAIL: click here to contact the purchasing specialist, rgreen03@email.usps.gov. The United States Postal Service (USPS) will be prequalifying suppliers for a forthcoming production of Priority & Express Mail board envelopes. The contemplated five-year base contract with five one-year renewal options is for the manufacturing of envelopes that meet or exceed USPS requirements. An estimated quantity of 250 million envelopes may be required each year of the contemplated contract. This requires a supplier fully capable of producing more than 21 million envelopes per month. Historically the growth has averaged approximately 15% per year. Supplier storage for more than 35 million envelopes is also required. Just in time delivery is a critical requirement. Envelopes are produced on 12-point and 18-point recycled board. Envelopes require closure tape and tear string. Envelopes are to be printed by the gravure, offset or flexographic printing process. Envelopes are two color and manufactured in four sizes 12-1/2 x 9-1/2", 6 x 10", 10-1/8 x 5", and 13 x 9". Requests for this prequalification package must be in writing and reference "Express & Priority Board Envelope Prequalification". Anticipated date for issuance of the prequalification package is April 28 2000. Posted 04/12/00 (W-SN444034). (0103)

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