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

D -- INFORMATION BUSINESS SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS II (IBSS II)ORDERING AGREEMENTS SOL 102590-00-A-0056 DUE 071200 POC Eleni Mavroukakis 202-268-4903 WEB: Business Opportunity Bulletins (BOB), http://www.purchasing.gov. E-MAIL: Purchasing Specialist, emavroukakis@email.usps.gov. The US Postal Service (USPS), Information Technology, Integrated Business Systems Solutions (IBSS), is making a major transformation from its current "stove-pipe" functional solutions to enterprise-wide solutions to maximize the value obtained from its information technology investment. The intent of this solicitation is to prequalify sources to enter into ordering agreements to compete, at later dates, for the award of either Firm Fixed Price (FFP) or Time & Material (T&M) task orders for systems design, development, implementation, and maintenance of IT business solutions for various postal business units. The ultimate objective is to enable the IBSS to meet its customer expectations the first time, and every time, via maximization of the value obtained for US Postal Service information technology investments. Obtaining quality suppliers with proven systems development methodologies and expertise in developing effective business solutions will allow IBSS to provide a variety of contract vehicles to manage all efforts related to its customers. The proposed ordering agreements will create an extension of the current USPS internal resources to provide a broader business knowledge, to secure complementary knowledge and skills, and to improve response to customers' business needs. The value-added focus of the ordering agreements will be based upon the following principles: Quality and predictable results by establishing ordering agreements with Software Engineering Institute -- Capability Maturity Model Level 2 suppliers. In-depth knowledge of, and participation in, cradle to grave systems development. Creation of mutually beneficial agreements which will result in improvements in the USPS's competitive advantage. Positioning of IBSS as a provider of various contract vehicles from which internal customers can efficiently and effectively engage quality suppliers with proven systems development capabilities. Complete solicitation is available at the U.S. Postal Service Business Opportunity Bulletin (BOB). Responses are due by 4:00PM, July 12, 2000. Posted 06/14/00 (W-SN464475). (0166)

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