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GUIDELINES
Effective June 27, 2002, anyone wishing to test and
evaluate hardware or software (both free and purchased)
must follow the guidelines set forth in MI AS-840-2002-6,
Obtaining and Evaluating Information Technology Hardware and Software Products for a Trial Period. The MI replaces MI AS-840-88-12, Free Trial Loans of ADP
Hardware and/or Software. Among other things, the MI explains what steps you should take before you make a request to evaluate hardware or software and how to request
approval once you've completed those steps.
For example:
• Before you request approval to evaluate hardware or
software:
- Research
the need for the product.
- Ensure the test period will not exceed 180 days.
- Ensure there will be no obligation to purchase the
product following the evaluation period.
- Ensure that only test data is used in the
evaluation.
- Ensure the product is 508 compliant.
- Ensure the product meets Postal Service security
requirements.
• To request approval to evaluate hardware or
software:
- Prepare a statement explaining the reasons for
evaluation.
- Prepare PS Form 7381, Requisition for Supplies,
Services and Equipment, for both purchased and
free products.
- For free products, prepare a PS Form 2629, Free
Trial Test Agreement (see sample on page 2).
- Submit the completed form(s) and all supporting
documents to:
MANAGER TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
US POSTAL SERVICE
475 L'ENFANT PLAZA SW
WASHINGTON DC 20260-1520
For more information, see the MI or contact the
manager, Technology Support, at 202-268-2662. MI
AS-840-2002-6 is available online through the Postal Service PolicyNet page on the Intranet at http://blue.usps.gov/cpim; click on MIs. We are not printing hard copies of the MI
to distribute.
- Technology Support,Information Technology, 6-27-02
The mailings below will be deposited in the near future.
Offices should honor the requested delivery dates.
Mailers wishing to participate in these alerts, for mailings of
1 million pieces or more, should contact Business Service
Network Integration at 703-292-3867 at least 1 month preceding the requested delivery dates. The Postal Service
also offers electronic Mail Alerts via ADVANCE. For more
information, see the ADVANCE Notification & Tracking
System Technical Guide on the Internet at
http://www.ribbs.usps.gov/files/advance/ADVTECH.PDF or
contact the National Customer Support Center at
800-458-3181.
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Title of Mailing
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Class and
Type of
Mail
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Requested
Delivery
Dates
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Number
of Pieces
(Millions)
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Distribution
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Presort Level
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Sportsman's Guide July Main
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Standard/Catalog
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06/24-06/28
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1.4
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National
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3/5 Digit, Car-Rt
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Quad, Martinsburg, WV
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JCP Red Hot Catalog Sale
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Standard/Postcard
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06/26-06/28
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3.5
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National
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Car-Rt
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Harte-Hanks
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Late Summer Postcard Hallmark
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Standard/Postcard
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07/01-07/25
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3.5
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Natianal
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Car-Rt, 3/5 Digit,
Basic
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Webcraft-Chalfont
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Summer Post Card Hallmark
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Standard/Postcard
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07/01-07/25
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6.6
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National
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Car-Rt, 3/5 Digit,
Basic
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Webcraft-Chalfont
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JCP Certificate Book
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Standard/Booklet
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07/06-07/09
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20.8
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National
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Car-Rt
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Harte-Hanks
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Seventh Avenue
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Standard
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07/08-07/11
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1.18
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National
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Car-Rt, 3/5 Digit,
Basic
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Quald-Lomira
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- Business Service Network Integration, Service and Market Development, 6-27-02
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DMM REVISION
Effective June 27, 2002, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)
E751 Exhibit 6.0 is revised to add a ZIP Code. To qualify for
destination sectional center facility (DSCF) rates on pallets
for this ZIP Code, the mail must now be deposited at the
bulk mail center (BMC) as indicated below.
We will incorporate this revision into the printed version
of DMM 58 and into the monthly update of the online DMM
available via Postal Explorer at http://pe.usps.gov.
Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)
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E Eligibility
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E700 Package Services
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E750 Destination Entry
E751 Parcel Select
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6.0 DSCF MAIL ENTERED AT A DESIGNATED
BMC
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Exhibit 6.0 BMC Deposit of DSCF Rate Pallets
[Revise Exhibit 6.0 by adding the following entry:]
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BMC
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Destination ZIP Code
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ATLANTA
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30031
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- Operational Requirements, Operations, 6-27-02
DMM REVISION
Effective June 27, 2002, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)
C850 is revised to amend the barcode requirements for
Delivery ConfirmationTM and Signature ConfirmationTM
labels. The word "ZIP" must be added to these labels no later than December 31, 2002, as specified below. "ZIP" is
used as an internal identifier to process loop mail.
We will incorporate this revision into the printed version
of DMM 58 and into the monthly update of the online DMM
available via Postal Explorer at http://pe.usps.gov.
Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)
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C Characteristics and Content
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C800 Automation-Compatible Mail
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C850 Barcoding Standards for Machinable Parcels
1.0 GENERAL
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1.4 Use With Delivery Confirmation and Signature
Confirmation Services
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[Revise 1.4b(5) to read as follows:]
(5) In addition to the human-readable requirements in
S918, S919, and Publication 91, the word "ZIP" must
be printed on the barcode label. One of the following
two options must be incorporated: (a) The word "ZIP"
must be printed to the left of the barcode in 12-point or
larger sans serif type. A clear zone between the end
of the word "ZIP" and the beginning of the barcode
must be maintained. The clear zone must be no less
than 10 times the average narrow bar or space element width and no more than 1/2 inch to the left of the
barcode. A clear zone of 0.25 inch is recommended.
(b) The word "ZIP" must be printed above the barcode
and left-justified with a hyphen to separate text (e.g.,
"ZIP - USPS DELIVERY CONFIRMATION").
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- Product Information Requirements,
Product Development, 6-27-02
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