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A -- PRE-PRODUCTION POSTAL COMMODITY VENDING MACHINE DESIGN AND PRE-PRODUCTION UNITS POC Susan Coelus, Purchasing Specialist, 202-268-7919 E-MAIL: Susan Coelus, secoelus@email.usps.gov. A -- Pre-Production Postal Commodity Vending Machine Design and Pre-Production Units. Sources sought for the development of a pre-production postal commodity vending machine design and pre-production units for validation testing which will allow postal customers to purchase products using currency and bank cards. The new machine will be called the Advanced Postal Commodity Machine (APCM). Following successful completion of the validation testing, an option for up to 1,000 more units may or may not be exercised. If the option was not exercised, a separate statement of work and associated Request for Proposals would be issued. Only qualified sources need respond. Qualifications include design/integration production/installation and support capabilities, past performance and experience. This is not a pre-qualification notice. Please indicate your interest via telefax: Attn: Susan Coelus, 202-268-7919 or via U.S. Mail. All responses must be received no later than October 8, 1998,. Posted 09/24/98 (W-SN253989). (0267)

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