The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) has issued a request via Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) for proposals for parcel market data. Background The Postal Service’s parcel delivery products compete in a dynamic market, and the position and performance of these products in the marketplace is often a consideration in proceedings before the Commission. Monitoring market share […]
The Internet of Things – the ability to embed sensors and other data collection technologies into physical objects, infrastructures, and the surroundings in which people live and businesses operate – is one of the latest technology revolutions that are affecting the nature of business. Fuelled by the declining cost of sensors, wireless data connectivity and […]
The United States Postal Service is issuing solicitation 3D-14-A-0116 for the purchase of Intermediate Walk Through Body Delivery Trucks. Contract award for this solicitation is contingent upon approval of funding. Design – The vehicle design shall offer maximum peripheral visibility to the operator commensurate with body configuration. Body styling shall provide for easy and unrestricted […]
USPS responds to report(s) that it is stocking up on ammunition. This subject matter has taken on a life of its own. Earlier this year USPS posted a notice on the Federal Business Opportunities website. The notice simply said that the “United States Postal Service intends to solicit proposals for assorted small arms ammunition.” But […]
The United States Postal Service is issuing solicitation 3D-14-A-0070 for the purchase of Carrier Route Vehicles. Contract award for this solicitation is contingent upon approval of funding. Federal Business Opportunities
Hmmm.. Is this in response to a Postal Reform Bill amendment by Senator Rand Paul that allows guns in the post office? Seriously, here is the proposal From Federal Business Opportunities: Place of Performance: Within the 48 contiguous United States (CONUS) as well as Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.
USPS RFI – SMART STACK BUNDLE MAKING SYSTEM & SMART STACK LOADING AND UNLOADING SYSTEM via Federal Business Opportunities The U. S. Postal Service (USPS) goal is to develop a fully automated, or ”hands free”, system for processing flats. The vast majority of flats arrive at USPS locations in bundles. Processing bundles is a labor […]
There is another typo in the OIG’s solicitation: “This change would not impact existing retirement systems for current employees.” It should say “This change would not impact existing retirement systems for current CAREER employees.” Up to 20 per cent of the workforce is non-career and not in a retirement system. They would be affected when […]
The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General intends to award a firm fixed price contract to a Supplier who possesses specific subject matter expertise in employee benefits. The purpose of this contract is to conduct benchmarking studies to compare the Postal service’s leave and paid holiday program to leave programs offered by major private […]
The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General intends to award a firm-fixed price contract to a Supplier who possesses specific subject matter expertise in the area of retirement benefits. The purpose of this contract is to compare the U.S. Postal Service’s retirement benefits program to retirement benefits programs offered by major private sector companies.