Link to "1-12.2 Leverage Existing Assets/Capabilities" Link to contents for "1 USPS Supplying Practices Process Step 1: Identify Needs"      Link to "1-12.4 Make or Build a Custom Solution"

1-12.3 Buy or Purchase a Commercial Solution

The Postal Service prefers to buy commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technology rather than make or develop its own unique, custom-designed solutions. Occasionally, however, the Postal Service needs to accommodate a unique process or nonstandard need. Whenever possible, the purchase/SCM team should reevaluate client requirements to ensure conformity with existing technology and to minimize customization of COTS products and the time and expense of programming and maintenance associated with this customization.




Link to "1-12.2 Leverage Existing Assets/Capabilities" Link to contents for "1 USPS Supplying Practices Process Step 1: Identify Needs"      Link to "1-12.4 Make or Build a Custom Solution"