W -- Postage Evidencing Device & Scale Lease

The US Postal Service is seeking suppliers with the ability to provide products and services associated with postage evidencing devices and scales for deployment to Contract Postal Access Channels (e.g. contract post offices). The purpose of this plan is to provide added convenience to USPS customers while lowering operating costs and generating incremental revenue. The USPS intends to award one contract as a result of this solicitation. The supplier must be able to perform all the services using its own resources or through subcontracting arrangements to present a complete solution. The USPS encourages the use of partnering or subcontracting arrangements given performance accountability, quality and specific value-added contributions can be assured. The USPS is looking for a partner firm that demonstrates exceptional capabilities with regard to product and creative development, distribution, inventory management, and retail-account relationship management. Only those suppliers who wish to be a prime contractor, capable of offering a complete solution need respond to this announcement. Interested suppliers may request a solicitation package via e-mail to lisa.siegel@usps.gov OR kathleen.hamilton@usps.gov. All proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. MT on November 10, 2003. No telephone inquiries will be entertained.