U.S. Postal Service, Minneapolis Purchasing & Material Service Center, Attn: Manager, Suite 610, 2051 Killebrew Dr., Minneapolis, MN 55425-1880

39 -- LINEAR PARCEL SORTING MACHINES DUE 090298 POC Michael J. Norton, C.P.M. (612)851-1117 E-MAIL: Click here to contact Purchasing via e-mail, mnorton@email.usps.gov. The US Postal Service is seeking sources for prequalification of manufacturers of Linear Parcel Sorting machines. These machines are used primarily in Processing and Distribution Centers, Bulk Mail Centers, and Airport Mail Facilities to sort bundles, packages, and padded envelopes weighing up to 50 pounds and into as many as 90 separations. Optional, enhanced features would include the ability to sort mail trays and read bar codes. Many USPS sites have deployed local versions commonly referred to as Linear Integrated parcel Sorters (LIPS). The sorting machine, if qualified and approved, would be featured in the USPS Engineering Supported Catalog of Approved Products (ESCAP) for field procurement. This does not necessarily guarantee that any of the machines would be purchased by the USPS; however, any purchase of this type would be purchased only from a prequalified vendor. All machines will need to comply with USPS STD-1001 for Safety and Ergonomic factors regarding Linear Parcel Sorting Machines. Interested vendors may request a Prequalification Package by contacting the individual at the address below: US Postal Service Purchasing and Materials Service Center Attention: Michael J. Norton, C.P.M. 2051 Killebrew Drive Suite 610 Minneapolis MN 55425-1880 Posted 08/05/98 (W-SN232924). (0217)

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