2-32 Assess Technology Implications

Technology implications of proposals are inspected before award to ascertain how the solutions proposed by potential suppliers may affect Postal Service projects or programs.

The technology implications of a solution can have immediate and long-term effects on the Postal Service. The solution can lead the Postal Service to start using different applications, servers, or particular companies for supplies. Purchases for the remainder of a program may be affected by the solution.

The complexity and size of the purchase will dictate the time and effort spent checking the technology implications. To perform this check, the following areas must be considered:

• The Postal Service personnel checking technical implications.
• Personnel’s knowledge of the Postal Service.
• Feasibility of the supplier solution.
• Effect of the solution on the Postal Service.
• Viability of the solution and emerging technology.