D -- BROWSER-BASED HTTP OVER XML PAYMENT AND INDICIA SOLUTION

Notice Date

February 22, 2001

Contracting Office

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

ZIP Code

20260-6230

Response Due

February 23, 2001

Point of Contact

Jim Schank: jschank@email.usps.gov NO PHONE CALLS

E-Mail Address

Contact Jim Schank, USPS Information Technlogy Purchasing (jschank@email.usps.gov)

Description

This is the second posting for the Browser-Based HTTP over HML Payment and Indicia Solution. The previous postings was No. 50D952, dated February 16, 2001. Question 1: Is the due date of February 23, 2001 a firm date or will it be extended? Answer: It is a firm date and we do not anticipate extending this deadline. Question 2: Clarify the requirement of the process for becoming certified by USPS Postal Technology Management? Answer 2: As the previous CBD notice stated, the supplier must be Information Based Indicia Program performance criteria compliant. The supplier can obtain a copy of the certification prodedures from www.usps.com/ibip. Further instructions click on program documentation link and you will able to access documents regarding product submission procedures and performance criteria. NOTE: It is estimated that the IBIP Certification is an eight-month process. Question 3: Can international suppliers compete? Answer #2: Any company whose product can meet the product submission procedures and performance criteria is eligible to compete.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010226/DSOL007.HTM (W-053 SN50E3E9)