International Mail (continued)

On October 31, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: November 14, 2002, through November 13, 2003.

b. Type of mail: Global Express MailTM (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to inter- national destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum commitment of 600 pieces of EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.

2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at eight (8) percent off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1

On October 31, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: November 14, 2002, through November 13, 2003.

b. Type of mail: Global Express MailTM (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to inter- national destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum commitment of 600 pieces of EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.

2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at eight (8) percent off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1

On October 31, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: November 14, 2002, through November 13, 2003.

b. Type of mail: Global Express MailTM (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to inter- national destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum commitment of 600 pieces of EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.

2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at eight (8) percent off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1

On October 31, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: November 14, 2002, through November 13, 2005.

b. Type of mail: Global Express MailTM (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS.

c. Destination countries: Worldwide.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to inter- national destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum commitment of $60,000 in postage for EMS.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM.

2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).

g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at twelve (12) percent off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 1

On November 1, 2002, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:

a. Term: November 1, 2002, through December 31, 2004.

b. Type of mail: International Priority AirmailTM (IPAŽ), International Surface Air LiftTM (ISALŽ), Global Express MailTM (EMS), M-Bags, Global Bulk Economy (GBE) Service, and Global Direct service. Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for Qualifying Mail.

c. Destination country: Worldwide.

d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to:

1. Furnish the Mailer with the postal equipment and postal supplies required for the use of Qualifying Mail.

2. Provide the Mailer with any training necessary to prepare mail shipments in conformity with the requirements of Qualifying Mail.

3. Arrange with carriers to transport Qualifying Mail to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authority.

4. Provide the mailer at the end of each Postal Accounting Period, an Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) Mailing Statement.

e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum commitment of at least $25 million in actual postage each year beginning with the effective date of the Agreement.

f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:

1. Tender at least 99 percent of IPA and ISAL Qualifying Mail to the appropriate Postal Service facility in accordance with Postal Service regulations.

2. Tender 100 percent of GBE Qualifying Mail in drop shipments to the appropriate Postal Service facility.

3. Tender at least 99 percent of M-Bags in drop shipments at any Postal Service ISC location.

4. Tender 100 percent of Global Direct - Canada Admail and Global Direct - Canada Publications Mail to the appropriate Postal Service locations as specified in IMM 610.

5. Provide advance notification of intent to drop mail at a specific ISC 2 weeks before the initial shipment to the ISC.

6. Provide the Postal Service with notification of new permit numbers 2 weeks in advance of using the new dedicated permit numbers.

7. Provide the appropriate Postal Service acceptance sites with projections of mailings to include the intended date of mailing, weight, and volume of the mailings.

8. Pay postage to the Postal Service, either directly or through a mailing agent(s), for all Qualifying Mail by use of a permit imprint subject to the conditions stated in DMM P040, except for EMS, which is paid in accordance with payment methods referenced in IMM 222 and DMM P500.

9. Pay postage to the Postal Service, either directly or through a mailing agent(s), for GBE using an exclusive permit number.

10. Use the ICM program exclusively when mailing items that meet the requirements of Qualifying Mail.

g. Rates: The Mailer will receive a sixteen (16) percent discount off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing for IPA, ISAL, EMS, GBE, and M- Bag Qualifying Mail. The Mailer will receive a sixteen (16) percent discount off the base rates in Exhibit 1 for GBE Qualifying Mail. The Postal Service shall reserve the right to modify the rate structure of the GBE pricing established under this Agreement. The Mailer will receive the rates contained in Exhibit 2A and 2B for Global Direct service. If the Mailer does not tender to the Postal Service international mail intended for delivery outside the United States that generates at least $25 million in actual postage on an annualized basis, the Mailer must reimburse the Postal Service the amount of the additional discount it received above the discount earned subject to this Agreement in accordance with Exhibit 3. Payment must be made no later than three (3) months after the end of the related period.

Exhibit 1: Global Bulk Economy Base Rates

Exhibit 2A: Global Direct - Canada Publications Rate Schedule

Exhibit 2B: Global Direct - Canada Admail Rate Schedule

Exhibit 3: Percent Discount Per Revenue

* Actual postage paid after any discount is applied.

- International Business, 11-28-02

Licensing

UPDATE

USPS Official Licensed Product Manufacturers and Distributors

The following list contains all current USPS Official Licensed Product manufacturers and distributors. Changes and additions are in bold. Employees may use this information to purchase products for personal use or as premiums and giveaway items. These products are not for resale.

Products for Postal Service retail stores are available through the Official Licensed Retail Product (OLRP) program. For further information regarding the OLRP program, please contact your area or district retail manager.

USPS Promotional Products

USPS Corporate Apparel

Commercial Apparel and Jewelry

Posters and Enlargements

Toys and Games

Commercial Novelty

- Licensing,
Public Affairs and Communications, 11-28-02

Philately

Pictorial Cancellations Announcement

As a community service, the Postal Service offers pictorial cancellations to commemorate local events celebrated in communities throughout the nation. A list of events for which pictorial cancellations are authorized appears below. If available, the sponsor of the pictorial cancellation appears in italics under the date. Also provided, as space permits, are illustrations of those cancellations that were reproducible and available at press time.

People attending these local events may obtain the cancellation in person at the temporary Post Office station established there. Those who cannot attend the event, but who wish to obtain the cancellation, may submit a mail order request. Pictorial cancellations are available only for the dates indicated, and requests must be postmarked no later than 30 days following the requested pictorial cancellation date.

All requests must include a stamped envelope or postcard bearing at least the minimum First-Class MailŽ postage. Items submitted for cancellation may not include postage issued after the date of the requested cancellation. Such items will be returned unserviced.

Customers wishing to obtain a cancellation should affix stamps to any envelope or postcard of their choice, address the envelope or postcard to themselves or others,insert a card of postcard thickness in envelopes for sturdiness, and tuck in the flap. Place the envelope or postcard in a larger envelope and address it to: PICTORIAL CANCELLATIONS, followed by the NAME OF THE STATION,ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP + 4 CODE, exactly as listed below (using all capitals and no punctuation, except thehyphen in the ZIP + 4 code).

Customers can also send stamped envelopes and postcards without addresses for cancellation, as long as they supply a larger envelope with adequate postage and their return address. After applying the pictorial cancellation, the Postal Service returns the items (with or without addresses) under addressed protective cover.

- Stamp Services,
Government Relations and Public Policy, 11-28-02

Special Cancellation Die Hubs

Postmasters and plant managers who have any of the special cancellation die hubs listed below may use them for the periods designated. At the end of the period, these die hubs must be withdrawn and stored. Postmasters and plant managers who do not have these special die hubs may not request them from the sponsors.

ANNOUNCEMENT 03-A

2003 Stamps and Postal Stationery

"2003 Stamps and Postal Stationery" (Announcement 03-A, November 2002), which appears on page 25, is intended to replace the quarterly announcement of the same name, previously printed and sent to customers on request through Stamp Fulfillment Services in Kansas City. The announcement is a listing of stamps and postal stationery items scheduled for issuance during calendar year 2003. Post Offices may wish to post this schedule on their bulletin boards.

Customers may also be directed to access the Postal Bulletin through the Postal Service Web site at www.usps.com, then by clicking on Info, and then Postal Periodicals and Publications.

This announcement will be updated every 2 to 3 months, as changes warrant.

How to Order First Day of Issue Cancellations and Covers

Customers may purchase new stamps or postal stationery items at their Post Office, from the USA Philatelic catalog, by calling 800-STAMP-24, or online at www.usps.com by clicking on Buy Stamps & More. Then they should prepare their own covers by affixing new stamps to the upper right corner of envelopes or postcards of their choice, and address those envelopes, postcards, or postal stationery items to themselves or others. (Postage must equal the current First-Class Mail rate.) For sturdiness, include a card of postcard thickness in each cover (envelopes only) submitted, and tuck in the flap. Place the cover in a larger envelope addressed to: NAME OF ISSUE, POSTMASTER, CITY, STATE, and ZIP CODE (followed by -9991). Covers submitted for first day of issue cancellations may include additional uncancelled stamps only if the uncancelled stamps were issued before the first day of issue of the new stamps or postal stationery items. All orders must be postmarked on or before the deadline indicated in the "2003 Stamps and Postal Stationery" announcement that follows.

The U.S. Postal Service offers uncacheted first day covers for new stamp issues and postal stationery items postmarked with the official first day of issue cancellation. Each item has its own catalog number in USA Philatelic, issued quarterly. Customers may request a free catalog by calling 800-STAMP-24, by sending an e-mail to sfs@email.usps.gov, or by writing to:

INFORMATION FULFILLMENT
DEPT 6270
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 219014
KANSAS CITY MO 64121-9014

- Stamp Services,Government Relations and Public Policy, 11-28-02

2003 STAMPS AND POSTAL STATIONERY
This schedule is subject to change. Announcement 03-A (November 2002)

This is a periodic announcement of new stamps and postal stationery items being issued during the calendar year. For additional information on stamps and stamp products visit our Postal Store Web site at www.usps.com.

Note Descriptions

C: Change in previously announced date, site, and/or rate

N: New issue

P: Pictorial first day postmark

+ Customers must affix additional postage to bring total postage to at least the minimum First-Class Mail rate for an envelope or stamped card, depending on which is used. Also, the cost for a stamped envelope is the value of the postage plus 8 cents, and the cost for a stamped card is the value of the postage plus 2 cents.

Post Offices

REMINDER

Retrieval of Plastic Label Holders

We have been notified that postal facility opening units (LDC 010) are not saving the plastic label holders used to close and address plastic sacks destinating at their locations. We have also noted that the national inventory of plastic label holders has fallen far below the inventory levels of sacks on which they are used.

Plastic label holders are reusable and must not be thrown away. Do not intentionally remove them from the draw tapes of sacks on which they are attached. After emptying each plastic sack, remove the label from the label holder, and prepare the sack/label holder combination for return to the serving Mail Transport Equipment (MTE) service center.

Consolidate separated label holders from their sacks for return to the MTE service center, along with the sacks. Please contact your serving area mail transport equipment specialist (AMTES) for more site-specific shipping information.

Following is a list of AMTESs and their contact information.

- Mail Transport Equipment,
Network Operations Management, 11-28-02

MOVER'S GUIDE NEWS

Ordering Information for January 2003 Mover's Guide

The January edition of Mover's Guide should be in facilities by the third week in December. Offices that do not receive copies of the Mover's Guide shipped directly to them can begin placing orders for less than 100 copies of Mover's Guide the last week of December by one of the following means:

• Touch Tone Order Entry (TTOE): Call 800-332-0317, choose option 1, then option 2.

Note: You must be registered to use TTOE. To register, call 800-332-0317, choose option 8, extension 2925, and follow the prompts to leave a message (wait 48 hours after registering before you place your first order).

• E-mail: Complete PS Form 7380, MDC Supply Requisition (manually or using F3Fill), and send it as an attachment to the e-mail address MDC Customer Service or to mcustome@email.usps.gov.

• Mail: Mail a completed PS Form 7380 to the MDC at the following address:

SUPPLY REQUISITIONS
MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
500 SW GARY ORMSBY DR
TOPEKA KS 66624-9702

Here's the information that you'll need to order the Mover's Guide:

PSIN: PUB 75
NSN: 7610-03-000-4795
Unit of Issue: EA
Bulk Pack Quantity: 100
Quick Pick Number: 441
Price: $0.00
Edition Date: 01/03

If you run out of your copies of the Mover's Guide before the next print cycle in April, you can order an additional 100 copies or less of Mover's Guide by contacting the MDC. If your office needs more than 100 additional copies of Mover's Guide, or you would like to request any changes in the number of copies of Mover's Guide that your Post Office presently receives, call the Mover's Guide Field Communications department, Imagitas, at 800-816-6837, or send a fax to 781-906-4848.

Do not begin using the new version of Mover's Guide until January 1, 2003, unless your current quantity has been depleted. When you begin using the January 2003 Mover's Guide, please discard/recycle all of your outdated stock.

Also, please tell your customers they can change their address online by visiting www.usps.com. If you have any questions, please contact the Mover's Guide Field Communications department at 800-816-6837.

- Address Management,
Chief Technology Officer, 11-28-02

NEW WEB SITE

Aviation Mail Security and Hazardous Materials

The Aviation Mail Security and Hazardous Materials Web site is up and running at www.usps.com/aviationsecurity. The site contains information about aviation mail security and hazardous materials acceptance, handling, and transport. It is part of the Postal Service's commitment to provide a safe environment for employees, customers, and the mail.

The site provides supplementary training information for Postal Service employees, who, last year alone, received over 200,000 hours of aviation security training.

The site is always there to provide information about our multiphased aviation security programs, which are in effect 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

- Aviation Mail Security,
Network Operations Management, 11-28-02

SUMMARIESOFRECENT
USPSNEWSRELEASES

Customers Key to Affordable Flats

Nov. 12

While the Postal Service has dramatically improved efficiencies to sort letter mail, the key to mirroring this success for magazines, catalogs and other flat mail is linked to customer involvement. The mailing community needs to prepare flats for automated processing as they have letters. "To meet the pledge of keeping mail service affordable for flats, we are committed to replicating the breakthrough productivities we achieved with letter mail," explained Senior VP John Rapp, Operations, speaking to the Mailers Technical Advisory Committee. "Productivity in our letter operations increased 83% from 1993 to 2001. We expect similar results as we implement our corporate Flat Plan."

The Flat Plan is an efficiency-based strategy of the USPS Transformation Plan, a short-term and long-term blueprint for the future. It will enable the Postal Service to continue to provide affordable service to every American. Flat mail, which includes periodicals and Standard Mail, is a valuable source of Postal Service revenue. It represents 25% of the mail and generates $16.1 billion annually. Barcoded mail is quicker and cheaper to process, Rapp said. "We will rely on customers to barcode flats, so it's vital that we continue to find ways to increase their commitment."

New Programs Could Trim Costs

Nov. 7

The chief engineer for USPS unveiled two research and development programs that could save up to $2.8 billion annually in delivery costs. Engineering VP Tom Day described the Flat Sequencing System (FSS) and Delivery Point Packager (DPP) as major cost-saving initiatives. FSS will bring flat-sorting technology up to the same level of sophistication as letter mail by sorting flats such as magazines, catalogs and other periodicals into delivery order. DPP will develop a single system to sort letters and flats into delivery order simultaneously, then bundle them into individual delivery packages. Previous tests have shown a 20% reduction in delivery time when mail is prepared this way.

Testing for FSS begins in summer 2003 and for DPP in winter 2004. These initiatives are expected to enhance productivity and dramatically reduce costs. Day said using technology to place flat mail into delivery point sequence will allow carriers to be more efficient in the office and allow them to begin serving their customers earlier in the morning. "This program essentially strives to replicate the success we have achieved with delivery point sequencing of letters," he said.

Retail

REMINDER

Frequency of Handling Funds From Retail Stamp Vending Machines

This is a reminder that employees responsible for handling funds from retail stamp vending machines must follow the instructions in the following handbooks:

• Handbook PO-102, Self Service Vending Operational and Marketing Program, section 571, Preparing and Making Deposits.

• Handbook F-1, Post Office Accounting Procedures, section 333, Depositing Funds - Banking and Nonbanking Post Offices.

There is no authorization for a servicing employee to drive from his or her domicile to service a remotely located vending machine for the sole purpose of removing cash. Each machine will receive "full service" no less than twice each AP. (See Handbook PO-102, Self Service Vending Operational and Marketing Program, Exhibit 451.2, Standard Servicing Frequencies.) For full, partial, and emergency service, where funds removal is part of the servicing, the removed funds must be deposited that same week. This applies whether the machine is in or out of service. Machines serviced more than once in a single week require multiple deposits that same week.

Following is the text of the reminder. This is not revision test.

Handbook PO-102, Self Service Vending Operational and Marketing Program

* * * * *

5 Financial Control

* * * * *

57 Bank Deposits

571 Preparing and Making Deposits

571.1 Frequency

The servicing person in CAG A-G offices must deposit cash into the post office bank account from all self service vending equipment no less frequently than once per week and after each full servicing. The servicing person in CAG H-L offices must deposit cash after each full or partial servicing and at least once each AP.

* * * * *

Handbook F-1, Post Office Accounting Procedures

* * * * *

3 Managing Postal Funds

* * * * *

33 Funds Received

333 Deposting Funds - Banking and Nonbanking Post Offices

* * * * *

Vending Deposits

For CAG A-G offices, cash must be deposited into the post office bank account from all retail vending equipment no less frequently than once per week.

For CAG H-L offices, cash must be deposited after each full or partial servicing.

* * * * *

- Self Service and Access Management,
Delivery and Retail;
Revenue and Field Accounting, Finance, 11-28-02

REFERENCE GUIDES AND BILINGUAL DECALS AVAILABLE

New Information to Help Non-English-Speaking Customers Complete Mailing Forms

Diversity Development and Retail Marketing are pleased to announce the availability of reference guides and bilingual signs to help customers who speak Spanish and Chinese. The following reference guides and signs are to (1) help Spanish- and Chinese-speaking customers to understand the benefits of the extra services (e.g., Certified Mail and Registered Mail) that the Postal Service offers and (2) help them to complete the forms necessary to use those services.

For Customers Who Speak Spanish

• Notice 219-S, Customer Reference Guide -
Spanish.

• Sign 216-S, Writing Table Decal - Spanish.

For Customers Who Speak Chinese

• Notice 219-C, Customer Reference Guide -
Chinese.

• Sign 216-C, Writing Table Decal - Chinese.

Reference Guides

The reference guides (Notices 219-S and 219-C) each contain 10 cards. Each card pictures and explains one of the following extra service forms:

• Postal Money Order.

• PS Form 3806, Receipt for Registered Mail.

• PS Form 153, Signature ConfirmationTM Receipt.

• PS Form 3804, Return Receipt for Merchandise.

• PS Form 3811, Domestic Return Receipt.

• PS Form 3800, Certified MailTM Receipt.

• PS Form 152, Delivery ConfirmationTM Receipt.

• PS Form 3813-P, Insured Mail Receipt.

• PS Form 2976-A, Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note.

• PS Form 2976, Customs - CN (Old C 1) Sender's Declaration.

Bilingual Decals

The bilingual decals (Signs 216-S and 216-C) are for the writing tables in retail lobbies. Each sign provides general and price information and a picture of the forms that customers must complete for the following services:

• Certified Mail.

• Delivery Confirmation.

• Signature Confirmation.

• Return Receipt.

• Insured Mail.

• Registered Mail.

Ording Information

You can order Notice 219-S, Notice 219-C, Sign 216-S, and Sign 216-C from the Material Distribution Center (MDC) by one of the following means (Note: You must order increments of five):

• Touch Tone Order Entry (TTOE): Call 800-332-0317, choose option 1, then option 2.

Note: You must be registered to use TTOE. To register, call 800-332-0317, choose option 8, extension 2925, and follow the prompts to leave a message (wait 48 hours after registering before you place your first order).

• E-mail: Complete PS Form 7380, MDC Supply Requisition (manually or using F3Fill), and send it as an attachment to the e-mail address MDC Customer Service or to mcustome@email.usps.gov.

• Mail: Mail a completed PS Form 7380 to the MDC at the following address:

SUPPLY REQUISITIONS
MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
500 SW GARY ORMSBY DRIVE
TOPEKA KS 66624-9702

Here's the information you need to order the items:

PSIN: Notice 219S
Edition Date: 09/02
PSN: 7610-05-000-5504
Unit of Issue: EA (total quantity 5)

PSIN: Notice 219C
Edition Date: 09/02
PSN: 7610-05-000-5503
Unit of Issue: EA (total quantity 5)

PSIN: Sign 216S
Edition Date: 09/02
PSN: 7690-05-000-5508
Unit of Issue: EA (total quantity 5)

PSIN: Sign 216C
Edition Date: 09/02
PSN: 7690-05-000-5507
Unit of Issue: EA (total quantity 5)

- Diversity Development and Retail Marketing, 11-28-02

Supply Management

DISCOUNTS FOR EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES

You Are a VIP, Says Goodyear

Goodyear = $$$ for U and USPS.

A Goodyear VIP credit card is no longer required to obtain discounts on Goodyear tires and service! Postal Service employees and retirees are entitled to a discount at all participating Goodyear Retailers. To obtain a discount, employees and retirees must show their USPS credentials or a Goodyear VIP credit card.

Retailers can be located by visiting www.goodyeardealers.com.

Participating Goodyear retailers are indicated on the Web site.

Goodyear offers Postal Service employees discounts that include:

• Lube, oil, and filter for $14.95.

• 15 percent off automotive services.

• 10 percent off Goodyear brand tires.

Goodyear is also offering a VIP credit card program to all qualifying current and retired employees. Benefits include:

• No annual fee.

• No interest for 90 days on all purchases over $100.

• $5 rebate on second VIP credit card purchase.

• Eligibility for $50 free gas, $50 cash card, and other national promotions.

You can visit www.ecardapply.com/goodyear/web/usps/application.asp for more information and to obtain the online credit card application.

Employees can obtain more information regarding the Goodyear VIP program by visiting http://blue.usps.gov/purchase/EmployeePrograms/GYoview.htm. This URL is case sensitive.

- SCM Strategies,
Supply Management, 11-28-02

ORDERING PROCEDURES

Copiers and Related Maintenance

The contracting authority for the mandatory contract with Ricoh, Inc., for purchasing all copier equipment was transferred from the former Greensboro Purchasing and Materials Service Center to the Office Products and Utilities Category Management Center (CMC).

As a result, we issued a revision to Material Logistics Bulletin (MLB) number MLB-CO-01-001, to provide ordering instructions for copier requirements, on October 8, 2002. An electronic version of the MLB is available at http://blue.usps.gov/purchase/material/mlb/01-001.doc or through the Office Products and Utilities CMC Web site at http://blue.usps.gov/purchase/material/pmsc/windsor/ricoh.htm.

Offices without Intranet access can contact USPS National Materials Customer Service at 800-332-0317, Option # 4, for ordering instructions pertaining to the Ricoh contract.

- SCM Strategies,
Supply Management, 11-28-02

Custodial Products Rental Services

The Environmental and Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Category Management Center (CMC) intends to award multiple national contracts to a limited number of preferred suppliers for the rental and laundry services of mops, mats, shop towels, uniforms, and related items.

The Postal Service currently uses many regional and/or geographical rental agreements to supply, pick up, clean, and deliver custodial rental items. This approach does not allow for volume discounts because price determinations are based on low demand or fragmented requirements.

We plan to award these national contracts by November 27, 2002, and implement them beginning February 1, 2003. We will publish further information, including ordering instructions, in a future issue of the Postal Bulletin and in a Material Logistics Bulletin (MLB).

After awarding and implementing the new national contracts, we will phase out all current contracts and agreements in accordance with the terms and conditions of the existing agreement/contract.

Therefore, effective immediately, under no circumstances should postmasters or facility managers renew, enter into new, or extend existing local contractual agreements for renting mops, mats, shop towels, uniforms, and related items without first contacting the Environmental and MRO CMC at the following Postal Service e-mail address: Help, Custodial.

- SCM Strategies,
Supply Management, 11-28-02

Postal Bulletin Distribution

The GPO distributes the Postal Bulletin for the Postal Service to all postal facilities except classified stations and branches, contract postal units, and detached mail units, which receive copies from their administrative post office. The Postal Bulletin is also available online at http://www.usps.com (click on Info, then Postal Periodicals and Publications).

If your postal facility has access to cc:Mail, you may send a request for a new subscription order, an address and/or quantity change, or a subscription query to the cc:Mail address POSTAL BULLETIN. If you are using another email product, you can use the Internet emailaddress pbulleti@email.usps.gov.

If you do not have access to email, you may complete the order form and mail it to:

ATTN POSTAL BULLETIN
US POSTAL SERVICE
475 L'ENFANT PLZ SW RM 5540
WASHINGTON DC 20260-5540

Either way you send it, please include the "PO0"subscription number from your address label.