Note: Section 572 of Subtitle G of the Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85), signed into law on November 18, 1997, allows the secretary of the military department concerned to determine whether individual members who participated in Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and in such other areas in the region as the secretary of defense considers appropriate, meet the individual service requirements for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). Generally, service members will be considered eligible if they: • Were deployed to Bosnia and Herzegovina (or other area that the secretary of defense considers appropriate) in direct support of one or both of the operations; • Served on board a ship in the Adriatic in direct support of one or both of the operations; or • Operated in airspace above Bosnia, Herzegovina (or other area that the secretary of defense considers appropriate) while the operations were in effect. Navy Expeditionary Medal and Marine Corps Medal for These Operations
Other Campaign and Service Medals Qualifying for Preference
- Selection, Evaluation, and Recognition, ELM REVISION Changes in Determining the Supervisor Differential Rate for EAS EmployeesEffective April 17, 2003, the Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM) is revised to reflect changes in determining differential rate for Executive and Administrative Schedule (EAS) employees. Effective January 11, 2003, the method of determining the supervisor differential rate for an exempt EAS-15 through EAS-18 grade position that directly supervises bargaining unit employees has changed. The new method now involves applying a flat rate based by the employee's occupation code as illustrated in Exhibit 412.1d of the ELM. We will incorporate these revisions into the next printed version of the ELM and also into the next update of the online version accessible on the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site at http://blue.usps.gov/cpim; click on Manuals. Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM) * * * * * 4 Pay Administration 410 Pay Administration Policy for Nonbargaining Unit Employees * * * * * 412 New Appointment 412.1 Career Appointment * * * * * [Revise item d and add Exhibit 412.1d to read as follows:] d. Supervision of Bargaining Unit Employees. When an appointment is to an exempt EAS-15 through EAS-18 grade position that involves directly supervising two or more full-time equivalent bargaining unit employees, the salary must be no less than the fixed supervisory differential salary rate for those employees appointed to positions listed in Exhibit 412.1d. Exhibit 412.1d
* * * * * 413 Promotion to Nonbargaining Unit Positions * * * * * 413.2 Promotion Increase * * * * * 413.21 EAS Employees * * * * * [Revise item d to read as follows:] d. For promotions to positions at grades 15 through 18 that require supervising two or more full-time equivalent bargaining unit employees, the amount of the increase must result in a salary that is no less than the fixed supervisory differential salary rate for those employees promoted to positions listed in Exhibit 412.1d. * * * * * 414 Reassignment to Nonbargaining Unit Positions * * * * * 414.2 Rate Adjustment 414.21 Nonbargaining Unit Employees [Revise 414.21 to read as follows:] An EAS employee's salary is not changed as a result of reassignment within the EAS schedule except when the employee is reassigned to an EAS-15 through EAS-18 position that involves directly supervising two or more full- time equivalent bargaining unit employees. In this case, the salary must be no less than the fixed supervisory differential salary rate for those employees reassigned to positions listed in Exhibit 412.1d. * * * * * - Compensation, Safety and Health Inspections - Levels 20-26 OfficesThe Employee Labor Relations Manual (ELM) 824.32, PC Installations With One Hundred Workyears or More, requires a semiannual safety and health inspection of all Postal Service installations with 100 or more workyears of employment in the regular workforce. In offices with more than 100 employees in the main facility, the servicing safety office should conduct the inspection. In subordinate stations and branches with fewer than 100 employees, the installation head (IH) must ensure that these offices conduct their own inspections. You can find the inspection checklists and inspection instructions on the Postal Service Intranet. Go to http://blue.usps.gov and click on: 1. Headquarters, 2. Human Resources, 3. Safety & Health, 4. Safety Performance Management, 5. Safety Toolkit Resources Page, 6. Program Management, and then 7. Safety Checklists. Add the Safety Checklists page under your favorites for quick access. Note: Because the inspection checklists and instructions are available online, Headquarters does not provide these documents by mail. The postmasters/IHs, or their designees, must: 1. Complete a safety and health inspection using the checklist within 30 days of the date of this Postal Bulletin. 2. Post the inspection. 3. Ensure abatement of all deficiencies in accordance with the instructions. 4. Certify completion of the inspection to the servicing safety office. - Safety Performance Management,
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight Not Over (lbs.) | Canada | Japan | Great Britain |
| 1 | $7.25 | $7.20 | $6.93 |
| 2 | 8.25 | 9.80 | 7.40 |
| 3 | 9.00 | 12.40 | 8.79 |
| 4 | 9.75 | 15.00 | 9.26 |
| 5 | 10.50 | 17.60 | 10.66 |
| 6 | 11.25 | 20.20 | 11.12 |
| 7 | 12.00 | 22.80 | 12.52 |
| 8 | 12.75 | 25.40 | 12.99 |
| 9 | 13.75 | 28.00 | 14.38 |
| 10 | 14.25 | 30.60 | 14.85 |
| 11 | 15.00 | 33.20 | 15.32 |
| 12 | 15.75 | 35.80 | 16.72 |
| 13 | 16.50 | 38.40 | 17.18 |
| 14 | 17.25 | 41.00 | 18.58 |
| 15 | 18.00 | 43.70 | 19.05 |
| 16 | 19.00 | 48.00 | 20.44 |
| 17 | 19.75 | 50.70 | 20.91 |
| 18 | 20.50 | 53.50 | 22.31 |
| 19 | 21.25 | 56.20 | 22.77 |
| 20 | 22.00 | 58.90 | 24.17 |
| 21 | 22.50 | 63.90 | 24.64 |
| 22 | 23.25 | 66.70 | 25.10 |
| 23 | 24.25 | 69.50 | 26.50 |
| 24 | 25.00 | 72.30 | 26.97 |
| 25 | 25.75 | 75.10 | 28.37 |
| 26 | 26.50 | 77.90 | 28.83 |
| 27 | 27.25 | 80.70 | 30.32 |
| 28 | 28.00 | 83.50 | 30.70 |
| 29 | 29.00 | 86.30 | 32.09 |
| 30 | 29.75 | 89.10 | 32.56 |
| 31 | 30.50 | 91.90 | 33.96 |
| 32 | 31.00 | 94.70 | 34.42 |
| 33 | 31.75 | 97.50 | 34.89 |
| 34 | 32.50 | 100.40 | 36.29 |
| 35 | 33.25 | 103.20 | 36.75 |
| 36 | 34.25 | 106.00 | 38.15 |
| 37 | 35.00 | 108.80 | 38.62 |
| 38 | 35.75 | 111.60 | 40.02 |
| 39 | 36.50 | 114.40 | 40.48 |
| 40 | 37.25 | 117.20 | 41.88 |
| 41 | 38.00 | 120.00 | 42.35 |
| 42 | 38.75 | 122.80 | 43.74 |
| 43 | 39.75 | 125.60 | 44.21 |
| 44 | 40.25 | 128.40 | 44.68 |
| 45 | 41.00 | 130.00 | 46.07 |
| 46 | 41.75 | 131.20 | 46.54 |
| 47 | 42.50 | 132.40 | 47.94 |
| 48 | $43.25 | $133.20 | $48.40 |
| 49 | 44.00 | 134.60 | 49.80 |
| 50 | 45.00 | 135.20 | 50.27 |
| 51 | 45.75 | 136.20 | 51.67 |
| 52 | 46.50 | 137.40 | 52.13 |
| 53 | 47.25 | 138.60 | 53.53 |
| 54 | 48.00 | 141.60 | 54.00 |
| 55 | 48.50 | 143.40 | 54.46 |
| 56 | 49.25 | 146.00 | 55.86 |
| 57 | 50.25 | 148.00 | 56.33 |
| 58 | 51.00 | 150.00 | 57.72 |
| 59 | 51.75 | 152.00 | 58.19 |
| 60 | 52.50 | 154.00 | 59.59 |
| 61 | 53.25 | 156.00 | 60.55 |
| 62 | 54.00 | 158.00 | 61.45 |
| 63 | 54.75 | 160.00 | 61.92 |
| 64 | 55.75 | 162.00 | 63.32 |
| 65 | 56.50 | 164.00 | 63.78 |
| 66 | 57.00 | 168.00 | 64.25 |
| 67 | - | 170.00 | - |
| 68 | - | 172.00 | - |
| 69 | - | 174.00 | - |
| 70 | - | 176.00 | - |
Exhibit 2
Airmail Parcel Post
USPS Labeling, Customs Pre-advice, Customs
Pre-payment
| Weight Not Over (lbs.) |
Canada | Great Britain |
Japan * |
| 1 | $11.74 | $12.93 | $5.99 |
| 2 | 11.74 | 15.60 | 10.29 |
| 3 | 12.45 | 18.27 | 14.58 |
| 4 | 13.35 | 20.94 | 18.88 |
| 5 | 14.24 | 23.61 | - |
| 6 | 15.03 | 25.61 | - |
| 7 | 15.82 | 27.62 | - |
| 8 | 16.60 | 29.62 | - |
| 9 | 17.39 | 31.62 | - |
| 10 | 18.18 | 33.62 | - |
| 11 | 18.97 | 35.63 | - |
| 12 | 19.75 | 37.63 | - |
| 13 | 20.54 | 39.63 | - |
| 14 | 21.33 | 41.63 | - |
| 15 | 22.12 | 43.64 | - |
| 16 | 22.90 | 45.64 | - |
| 17 | 23.69 | 47.64 | - |
| 18 | 24.48 | 49.64 | - |
| 19 | 25.27 | 51.65 | - |
| 20 | 26.05 | 53.65 | - |
| 21 | 26.84 | 55.65 | - |
| 22 | $27.63 | $57.65 | - |
| 23 | 28.42 | 59.66 | - |
| 24 | 29.20 | 61.66 | - |
| 25 | 29.99 | 63.66 | - |
| 26 | 30.78 | 65.66 | - |
| 27 | 31.57 | 67.67 | - |
| 28 | 32.35 | 69.67 | - |
| 29 | 33.14 | 71.67 | - |
| 30 | 33.93 | 73.67 | - |
| 31 | 34.72 | 75.68 | - |
| 32 | 35.50 | 77.68 | - |
| 33 | 36.29 | 79.68 | - |
| 34 | 37.08 | 81.68 | - |
| 35 | 37.87 | 83.69 | - |
| 36 | 38.65 | 85.69 | - |
| 37 | 39.44 | 87.69 | - |
| 38 | 40.23 | 89.69 | - |
| 39 | 41.02 | 91.70 | - |
| 40 | 41.80 | 93.70 | - |
| 41 | 42.59 | 95.70 | - |
| 42 | 43.38 | 97.70 | - |
| 43 | 44.17 | 99.71 | - |
| 44 | $44.95 | $101.71 | - |
| 45 | 45.74 | 103.71 | - |
| 46 | 46.53 | 105.71 | - |
| 47 | 47.32 | 107.72 | - |
| 48 | 48.10 | 109.72 | - |
| 49 | 48.89 | 111.72 | - |
| 50 | 49.68 | 113.72 | - |
| 51 | 50.47 | 115.73 | - |
| 52 | 51.25 | 117.73 | - |
| 53 | 52.04 | 119.73 | - |
| 54 | 52.83 | 121.73 | - |
| 55 | 53.62 | 123.74 | - |
| 56 | 54.40 | 125.74 | - |
| 57 | 55.19 | 127.74 | - |
| 58 | 55.98 | 129.74 | - |
| 59 | 56.77 | 131.75 | - |
| 60 | 57.55 | 133.75 | - |
| 61 | 58.34 | 135.75 | - |
| 62 | 59.13 | 137.75 | - |
| 63 | 59.92 | 139.76 | - |
| 64 | 60.70 | 141.76 | - |
| 65 | 61.49 | 143.76 | - |
| 66 | 62.28 | 145.76 | - |
* USPS Labeling only
On March 12, 2003, 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: March 26, 2003, through March 25, 2004
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 3,000 pieces of EMS or $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
| Annualized Volume or Annualized Postage | Discount Applied |
| 600 - 999 pieces or $12,000 - $19,999 |
8% |
| 1,000 - 2,999 pieces or $20,000 - $59,999 |
10 |
| 3,000 or more pieces or $60,000 or more |
12 |
On March 12, 2003, 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: March 26, 2003, through March 25, 2004
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 or $12,000 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 eight (8) percent off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.
Exhibit 1
| Annualized Volume or Annualized Postage | Discount Applied |
| 600 - 999 pieces or $12,000 - $19,999 |
8% |
| 1,000 - 2,999 pieces or $20,000 - $59,999 |
10 |
| 3,000 or more pieces or $60,000 or more |
12 |
On March 12, 2003, 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: March 26, 2003, through March 25, 2006.
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 1,000 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 ten (10) percent off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.
Exhibit 1
| Annualized Volume or Annualized Postage | Discount Applied |
| 600 - 999 pieces or $12,000 - $19,999 |
8% |
| 1,000 - 2,999 pieces or $20,000 - $59,999 |
10 |
| 3,000 or more pieces or $60,000 or more |
12 |
On March 12, 2003, 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: March 26, 2003, through March 25, 2006.
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 $12,000 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 eight (8) percent off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.
Exhibit 1
| Annualized Volume or Annualized Postage | Discount Applied |
| 600 - 999 pieces or $12,000 - $19,999 |
8% |
| 1,000 - 2,999 pieces or $20,000 - $59,999 |
10 |
| 3,000 or more pieces or $60,000 or more |
12 |
On February 19, 2003, 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 USPS hereby makes public the following information concerning the Agreement:
a. Term: February 19, 2003, through February 29, 2004.
b. Type of mail: Airmail Parcel Post, Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for Qualifying Mail.
c. Destination countries: Worldwide.
d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to:
1. Furnish Mailer, or Mailing Agent(s), with the postal equipment and postal supplies required for the use of Qualifying Mail.
2. Provide Mailer, or Mailing Agent(s), with any training necessary to prepare mail shipments in conformity with the requirement for Qualifying Mail.
3. Provide Mailer with technical assistance necessary to prepare the necessary information linkages, electronic data files, and data exchanges.
4. Arrange with carriers to transport Qualifying Mail to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authority.
5. Return Airmail Parcel Post items to the Mailer which are refused by the addressee and undeliverable items according to the provisions of IMM 771.
6. Furnish tracking reports to the Mailer, if applicable to the service, and make delivery performance reports on a regular basis.
7. Apply a USPS shipping label and Customs documentation to each package mailed under this Agreement.
e. Minimum volume commitment: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum commitment of 50,000 packages or an annualized minimum commitment of $1,000,000 in international postage for Qualifying Mail.
f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to:
1. Establish the necessary linkages with the USPS so that the Mailer and the USPS can exchange data transmissions concerning the Mailer's EMS packages and the USPS can extract information by scanning the Mailer-provided barcode on each package.
2. Exchange electronic information with the USPS in accordance with instructions the USPS provides.
3. Pay postage either directly, or through a mailing agent(s), for all Qualifying Mail by use of a permit imprint subject to the conditions stated in IMM 152.3 and EMM P040, with the exception of DMM P040.1.1 shall not apply.
4. Provide the USPS with notification of new permit numbers used for Qualifying Mail, one week in advance of using the new permit numbers.
5. Provide the appropriate USPS acceptance sites with a schedule of mailings to include the intended date of mailing, weight, and volume of the mailings, and location where the mail will originate.
6. Present all Qualifying mail to the designated USPS Detached Mail Unit for acceptance, processing and dispatch.
g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage for Qualifying Mail according to the rate chart in Exhibit 1.
Exhibit 1
Airmail Parcel Post with USPS Labeling
| Weight Not Over (lbs.) |
Group 1 Canada |
Group 2 Mexico |
Group 3 Great Britain |
Group 4 Japan |
Group 5 China |
Group 6 |
Group 7 |
Group 8 |
Group 9 |
Group 10 |
Group 11 |
Group 12 |
Group 13 |
| 1 | $12.31 | $12.11 | $14.56 | $6.01 | $13.94 | $12.92 | $14.96 | $11.70 | $13.33 | $14.56 | $16.19 | $12.92 | $15.37 |
| 2 | 12.31 | 14.15 | 17.82 | 10.33 | 17.62 | 14.15 | 17.00 | 14.56 | 16.80 | 16.60 | 19.45 | 14.15 | 17.00 |
| 3 | 13.13 | 15.98 | 21.08 | 14.65 | 21.49 | 15.78 | 19.25 | 17.82 | 20.47 | 19.04 | 22.72 | 15.58 | 19.45 |
| 4 | 14.15 | 18.02 | 24.35 | 18.97 | 25.78 | 18.02 | 21.49 | 21.29 | 23.33 | 21.08 | 25.98 | 17.21 | 21.90 |
| 5 | 15.17 | 20.27 | 27.61 | - | 30.06 | 20.06 | 23.74 | 24.96 | 28.22 | 23.12 | 29.24 | 18.84 | 24.35 |
| 6 | 16.07 | 21.90 | 30.06 | - | 33.53 | 22.43 | 26.18 | 28.14 | 31.28 | 25.57 | 32.10 | 20.88 | 27.00 |
| 7 | 16.96 | 23.53 | 32.51 | - | 37.00 | 24.80 | 28.63 | 31.32 | 34.47 | 28.02 | 34.96 | 22.92 | 29.65 |
| 8 | 17.86 | 25.16 | 34.96 | - | 40.46 | 27.16 | 31.08 | 34.51 | 37.65 | 30.47 | 37.81 | 24.96 | 32.30 |
| 9 | 18.76 | 26.80 | 37.40 | - | 43.93 | 29.53 | 33.53 | 37.69 | 40.83 | 32.92 | 40.67 | 27.00 | 34.96 |
| 10 | 19.66 | 28.43 | 39.85 | - | 47.40 | 31.90 | 35.98 | 40.87 | 44.01 | 35.36 | 43.52 | 29.04 | 37.61 |
| 11 | 20.55 | 30.06 | 42.30 | - | 50.87 | 34.26 | 38.42 | 44.05 | 47.20 | 37.81 | 46.38 | 31.08 | 40.26 |
| 12 | 21.45 | 31.69 | 44.75 | - | 54.34 | 36.63 | 40.87 | 47.24 | 50.38 | 40.26 | 49.24 | 33.12 | 42.91 |
| 13 | 22.35 | 33.32 | 47.20 | - | 57.80 | 39.00 | 43.32 | 50.42 | 53.56 | 42.71 | 52.09 | 35.16 | 45.56 |
| 14 | 23.25 | 34.96 | 49.64 | - | 61.27 | 41.36 | 45.77 | 53.60 | 56.74 | 45.16 | 54.95 | 37.20 | 48.22 |
| 15 | 24.14 | 36.59 | 52.09 | - | 64.74 | 43.73 | 48.22 | 56.78 | 59.93 | 47.60 | 57.80 | 39.24 | 50.87 |
| 16 | 25.04 | 38.22 | 54.54 | - | 68.21 | 46.09 | 50.66 | 59.97 | 63.11 | 50.05 | 60.66 | 41.28 | 53.52 |
| 17 | 25.94 | 39.85 | 56.99 | - | 71.68 | 48.46 | 53.11 | 63.15 | 66.29 | 52.50 | 63.52 | 43.32 | 56.17 |
| 18 | 26.84 | 41.48 | 59.44 | - | 75.14 | 50.83 | 55.56 | 66.33 | 69.47 | 54.95 | 66.37 | 45.36 | 58.82 |
| 19 | 27.73 | 43.12 | 61.88 | - | 78.61 | 53.19 | 58.01 | 69.51 | 72.66 | 57.40 | 69.23 | 47.40 | 61.48 |
| 20 | 28.63 | 44.75 | 64.33 | - | 82.08 | 55.56 | 60.46 | 72.70 | 75.84 | 59.84 | 72.08 | 49.44 | 64.13 |
| 21 | 29.53 | 46.38 | 66.78 | - | 85.55 | 57.93 | 62.90 | 75.88 | 79.02 | 62.29 | 74.94 | 51.48 | 66.78 |
| 22 | 30.43 | 48.01 | 69.23 | - | 89.02 | 60.29 | 65.35 | 79.06 | 82.20 | 64.74 | 77.80 | 53.52 | 69.43 |
| 23 | 31.32 | 49.64 | 71.68 | - | 92.48 | 62.66 | 67.80 | 82.24 | 85.38 | 67.19 | 80.65 | 55.56 | 72.08 |
| 24 | 32.22 | 51.28 | 74.12 | - | 95.95 | 65.03 | 70.25 | 85.43 | 88.57 | 69.64 | 83.51 | 57.60 | 74.74 |
| 25 | 33.12 | 52.91 | 76.57 | - | 99.42 | 67.39 | 72.70 | 88.61 | 91.75 | 72.08 | 86.36 | 59.64 | 77.39 |
| 26 | 34.02 | 54.54 | 79.02 | - | 102.89 | 69.76 | 75.14 | 91.79 | 94.93 | 74.53 | 89.22 | 61.68 | 80.04 |
| 27 | 34.92 | 56.17 | 81.47 | - | 106.36 | 72.12 | 77.59 | 94.97 | 98.11 | 76.98 | 92.08 | 63.72 | 82.69 |
| 28 | 35.81 | 57.80 | 83.92 | - | 109.82 | 74.49 | 80.04 | 98.16 | 101.30 | 79.43 | 94.93 | 65.76 | 85.34 |
| 29 | 36.71 | 59.44 | 86.36 | - | 113.29 | 76.86 | 82.49 | 101.34 | 104.48 | 81.88 | 97.79 | 67.80 | 88.00 |
| 30 | 37.61 | 61.07 | 88.81 | - | 116.76 | 79.22 | 84.94 | 104.52 | 107.66 | 84.32 | 100.64 | 69.84 | 90.65 |
| 31 | 38.51 | 62.70 | 91.26 | - | 120.23 | 81.59 | 87.38 | 107.70 | 110.84 | 86.77 | 103.50 | 71.88 | 93.30 |
| 32 | 39.40 | 64.33 | 93.71 | - | 123.70 | 83.96 | 89.83 | 110.88 | 114.03 | 89.22 | 106.36 | 73.92 | 95.95 |
| 33 | 40.30 | 65.96 | 96.16 | - | 127.16 | 86.32 | 92.28 | 114.07 | 117.21 | 91.67 | 109.21 | 75.96 | 98.60 |
| 34 | 41.20 | 67.60 | 98.60 | - | 130.63 | 88.69 | 94.73 | 117.25 | 120.39 | 94.12 | 112.07 | 78.00 | 101.26 |
| 35 | 42.10 | 69.23 | 101.05 | - | 134.10 | 91.06 | 97.18 | 120.43 | 123.57 | 96.56 | 114.92 | 80.04 | 103.91 |
| 36 | 42.99 | 70.86 | 103.50 | - | 137.57 | 93.42 | 99.62 | 123.61 | 126.76 | 99.01 | 117.78 | 82.08 | 106.56 |
| 37 | 43.89 | 72.49 | 105.95 | - | 141.04 | 95.79 | 102.07 | 126.80 | 129.94 | 101.46 | 120.64 | 84.12 | 109.21 |
| 38 | 44.79 | 74.12 | 108.40 | - | 144.50 | 98.16 | 104.52 | 129.98 | 133.12 | 103.91 | 123.49 | 86.16 | 111.86 |
| 39 | 45.69 | 75.76 | 110.84 | - | 147.97 | 100.52 | 106.97 | 133.16 | 136.30 | 106.36 | 126.35 | 88.20 | 114.52 |
| 40 | 46.58 | 77.39 | 113.29 | - | 151.44 | 102.89 | 109.42 | 136.34 | 139.49 | 108.80 | 129.20 | 90.24 | 117.17 |
| 41 | 47.48 | 79.02 | 115.74 | - | 154.91 | 105.25 | 111.86 | 139.53 | 142.67 | 111.25 | 132.06 | 92.28 | 119.82 |
| 42 | 48.38 | 80.65 | 118.19 | - | 158.38 | 107.62 | 114.31 | 142.71 | 145.85 | 113.70 | 134.92 | 94.32 | 122.47 |
| 43 | 49.28 | 82.28 | 120.64 | - | 161.84 | 109.99 | 116.76 | 145.89 | 149.03 | 116.15 | 137.77 | 96.36 | 125.12 |
| 44 | 50.17 | 83.92 | 123.08 | - | 165.31 | 112.35 | 119.21 | 149.07 | 152.22 | 118.60 | 140.63 | 98.40 | 127.78 |
| 45 | 51.07 | - | 125.53 | - | 168.78 | 114.72 | 121.66 | 152.26 | 155.40 | 121.04 | 143.48 | 100.44 | 130.43 |
| 46 | $51.97 | - | $127.98 | - | $172.25 | $117.09 | $124.10 | $155.44 | $158.58 | $123.49 | $146.34 | $102.48 | $133.08 |
| 47 | 52.87 | - | 130.43 | - | 175.72 | 119.45 | 126.55 | 158.62 | 161.76 | 125.94 | 149.20 | 104.52 | 135.73 |
| 48 | 53.76 | - | 132.88 | - | 179.18 | 121.82 | 129.00 | 161.80 | 164.94 | 128.39 | 152.05 | 106.56 | 138.38 |
| 49 | 54.66 | - | 135.32 | - | 182.65 | 124.19 | 131.45 | 164.99 | 168.13 | 130.84 | 154.91 | 108.60 | 141.04 |
| 50 | 55.56 | - | 137.77 | - | 186.12 | 126.55 | 133.90 | 168.17 | 171.31 | 133.28 | 157.76 | 110.64 | 143.69 |
| 51 | 56.46 | - | 140.22 | - | 189.59 | 128.92 | 136.34 | 171.35 | 174.49 | 135.73 | 160.62 | 112.68 | 146.34 |
| 52 | 57.36 | - | 142.67 | - | 193.06 | 131.28 | 138.79 | 174.53 | 177.67 | 138.18 | 163.48 | 114.72 | 148.99 |
| 53 | 58.25 | - | 145.12 | - | 196.52 | 133.65 | 141.24 | 177.72 | 180.86 | 140.63 | 166.33 | 116.76 | 151.64 |
| 54 | 59.15 | - | 147.56 | - | 199.99 | 136.02 | 143.69 | 180.90 | 184.04 | 143.08 | 169.19 | 118.80 | 154.30 |
| 55 | 60.05 | - | 150.01 | - | 203.46 | 138.38 | 146.14 | 184.08 | 187.22 | 145.52 | 172.04 | 120.84 | 156.95 |
| 56 | 60.95 | - | 152.46 | - | 206.93 | 140.75 | 148.58 | 187.26 | 190.40 | 147.97 | 174.90 | 122.88 | 159.60 |
| 57 | 61.84 | - | 154.91 | - | 210.40 | 143.12 | 151.03 | 190.44 | 193.59 | 150.42 | 177.76 | 124.92 | 162.25 |
| 58 | 62.74 | - | 157.36 | - | 213.86 | 145.48 | 153.48 | 193.63 | 196.77 | 152.87 | 180.61 | 126.96 | 164.90 |
| 59 | 63.64 | - | 159.80 | - | 217.33 | 147.85 | 155.93 | 196.81 | 199.95 | 155.32 | 183.47 | 129.00 | 167.56 |
| 60 | 64.54 | - | 162.25 | - | 220.80 | 150.22 | 158.38 | 199.99 | 203.13 | 157.76 | 186.32 | 131.04 | 170.21 |
| 61 | 65.43 | - | 164.70 | - | 224.27 | 152.58 | 160.82 | 203.17 | 206.32 | 160.21 | 189.18 | 133.08 | 172.86 |
| 62 | 66.33 | - | 167.15 | - | 227.74 | 154.95 | 163.27 | 206.36 | 209.50 | 162.66 | 192.04 | 135.12 | 175.51 |
| 63 | 67.23 | - | 169.60 | - | 231.20 | 157.32 | 165.72 | 209.54 | 212.68 | 165.11 | 194.89 | 137.16 | 178.16 |
| 64 | 68.13 | - | 172.04 | - | 234.67 | 159.68 | 168.17 | 212.72 | 215.86 | 167.56 | 197.75 | 139.20 | 180.82 |
| 65 | 69.02 | - | 174.49 | - | 238.14 | 162.05 | 170.62 | 215.90 | 219.05 | 170.00 | 200.60 | 141.24 | 183.47 |
| 66 | 69.92 | - | 176.94 | - | 241.61 | 164.41 | 173.06 | 219.09 | 222.23 | 172.45 | 203.46 | 143.28 | 186.12 |
On March 21, 2003, 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: April 4, 2003, through April 3, 2004.
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 international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.
e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum commitment of 1,000 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 ten (10) percent off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.
Exhibit 1
| Annualized Volume or Annualized Postage | Discount Applied |
| 600 - 999 pieces or $12,000 - $19,999 |
8% |
| 1,000 - 2,999 pieces or $20,000 - $59,999 |
10 |
| 3,000 or more pieces or $60,000 or more |
12 |
On March 21, 2003, 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: April 4, 2003, through April 3, 2006.
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 international 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 or $12,000 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 eight (8) percent off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.
Exhibit 1
| Annualized Volume or Annualized Postage | Discount Applied |
| 600 - 999 pieces or $12,000 - $19,999 |
8% |
| 1,000 - 2,999 pieces or $20,000 - $59,999 |
10 |
| 3,000 or more pieces or $60,000 or more |
12 |
On March 21, 2003, the Postal Service amended an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement dated March 27, 2002. The Agreement was published on page 66 of Postal Bulletin 22074 (4-18-02). The Amendment modifies the term of the Agreement. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service previously announced entering into an International Customized Mail Service Agreement with this qualifying mailer and now makes public the following information regarding this Amendment:
a. Term: April 10, 2002, through April 9, 2004.
b. Type of mail: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.
c. Destination countries: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.
d. Service provided by the Postal Service: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.
e. Minimum volume commitments: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.
f. Worksharing: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.
g. Rates: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.
On March 21, 2003, the Postal Service amended an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement dated March 14, 2002. The Agreement was published on page 51 of Postal Bulletin 22073 (4-04-02). The Amendment modifies the term of the Agreement. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service previously announced entering into an International Customized Mail Service Agreement with this qualifying mailer and now makes public the following information regarding this Amendment:
a. Term: March 28, 2002, through March 27, 2004.
b. Type of mail: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.
c. Destination countries: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.
d. Service provided by the Postal Service: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.
e. Minimum volume commitments: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.
f. Worksharing: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.
g. Rates: All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force.
On March 21, 2003, 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: April 4, 2003, through April 3, 2004.
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 international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities.
e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum commitment of $20,000 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 ten (10) percent off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1.
Exhibit 1
| Annualized Volume or Annualized Postage | Discount Applied |
| 600 - 999 pieces or $12,000 - $19,999 |
8% |
| 1,000 - 2,999 pieces or $20,000 - $59,999 |
10 |
| 3,000 or more pieces or $60,000 or more |
12 |
- Pricing Strategy,
Pricing and Classification, 4-17-03
The Postal Service and Cesar Chavez Foundation have approved the following licensees to reproduce the Cesar Chavez stamp image on the merchandise listed below.
These products may be used as incentive and promotional items for employees and customers.
You can order Cesar E. Chavez stamp products using authorized Postal Service purchasing methods from the following list of official licensees. Only the companies listed below have been authorized to use this restricted image within their grant of rights; therefore, purchase products only from the list of licensed vendors below.
If you have questions on pricing, quantity, or any other purchasing information, please contact the vendors listed below.
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? |
| AMERICAN STAMP COLLECTIBLES INC RR 12 BOX 180 DONOHOE RD GREENSBURG PA 15601-9812 |
Framed piece with enlarged Cesar Chavez stamp image. | Telephone: 724-837-8810 Fax: 724-837-0444 |
| JONATHAN GREY AND ASSOCIATES 920 CALLE NEGOCIO STE B SAN CLEMENTE CA 92673-6207 |
Lapel pins and framed canvas reproductions of stamp image. | Web: www.jgrey.com Telephone: 949-498-2515 Fax: 949-298-2830 E-mail: raquel@jgrey.com |
| US ALLEGIANCE INC 63004 LAYTON AVE BEND OR 97701-3735 |
Postcard, acrylic magnet, lapel pin, T-shirt, and canvas tote bag. | Web: www.ipledge.com Telephone: 800-327-1402 Fax: 800-622-8212 |
| WINCO INTERNATIONAL 9019 OSO AVENUE STE F CHATSWORTH CA 01311-4117 |
Lapel pin, poster, framed products, and acrylic magnets. | Web: www.gowinco.com Telephone: 818-718-1191 Fax: 818-700-9778 |
- Licensing,
Public Affairs and Communications, 4-17-03
For the list of current official licensees, see the article "Notice: Heroes of 2001 Merchandise for Sale" in Postal Bulletin 22098 (3-20-03, pages 64-65).
- Licensing,
Public Affairs and Communications, 4-17-03
UPDATE
The following list contains all current USPS Official Licensed Product manufacturers and distributors additions, changes, and deletions. 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
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add: | blank | blank | blank |
| PROFORMA CENTURY
PROMOTIONS 457 FARNSWORTH CIRCLE BARRINGTON IL 60010-1078 |
Promotional products, corporate gifts, and recognition and safety awards. | Web: www.proforma.com/century Telephone: 847-639-4259 Fax: 847-639-4260 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| Change: | blank | blank | blank |
| LANDS END 6 LANDS END LN DODGEVILLE WI 53595-6001 |
Embroidered bags, incentives, and gifts. | Telephone: 800-497-6570 Fax: 800-297-2606 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| POSTAL STUFF LLC 2699 HARRISON RD COLUMBUS OH 43204-3591 |
Embroidered attaches, duffels, portfolios and general promotional products and awards featuring the USPS corporate signature. | Web: www.postalstuff.com Telephone: 800-877-7492 Fax: 614-276-9726 E-mail: sales@postalstuff.com |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| PRO PACIFIC CORPORATION 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD STE 120 EL SEGUNDO CA 90245-5045 |
Custom collectible mint tins. Mints available in various shapes and sizes. | Web: www.postalmints.com Telephone: 310-765-4555 Fax: 310-662-1615 E-mail: dave@postalmints.com |
For USPS promotional use only. Not for resale in Postal Service stores except through OLRP program. |
| Delete: | blank | blank | blank |
| IPROMOTEU 40 SPEEN ST STE 303 FRAMINGHAM MA 01701-1898 |
Bookmarks, pins, key chains, and mugs. | Web: www.ipromoteu.com Telephone: 877-470-1436 Fax: 905-542-9454 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
USPS Corporate Apparel
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add: | blank | blank | blank |
| PROFORMA CENTURY
PROMOTIONS 457 FARNSWORTH CIRCLE BARRINGTON IL 60010-1078 |
Logo apparel for men, women, and children. T-shirts, golf shirts, jackets, and caps. | Web: www.proforma.com/century Telephone: 847-639-4259 Fax: 847-639-4260 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
| WONDERLAND MARKETING 1718 SHERMAN AVE STE 311 EVANSTON IL 60201-5609 |
Youth and adult jackets, shirts, sweaters, and watches. | Web: www.shopwonderland.com Telephone: 888-876-2451 Fax: 847-425-1551 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
| Change: | blank | blank | blank |
| LANDS END 6 LANDS END LN DODGEVILLE WI 53595-6001 |
Men's and women's embroidered apparel, bags, incentives, and gifts. | Telephone: 800-497-6570 Fax: 800-297-2606 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
| POSTAL STUFF LLC 2699 HARRISON RD COLUMBUS OH 43204-3591 |
Screen printed and embroidered apparel. | Web: www.postalstuff.com Telephone: 800-877-7492 Fax: 614-276-9726 E-mail: sales@postalstuff.com |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
Commercial Apparel and Jewelry
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add: | blank | blank | blank |
| CRANSTON CONSUMER
PRODUCTS DBA CRANSTON PRINT WORKS CO 469 7TH AVE NEW YORK NY 10018-7605 |
Bolts of fabric featuring USPS stamp designs. | Sells only to retailers (Wal-Mart, JoAnn Fabrics, etc.) | blank |
Posters and Enlargements
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add: | blank | blank | blank |
| ABSOLUTE FULFILLMENT
CORPORATION 196 CLOVE RD CONGERS NY 10920-1002 |
Matted reproductions of stamps or postal imagery with a cachet. | Web: shop.usps.com Telephone: 845-638-4686 Fax: 845-638-4686 |
Not for resale in Postal Service stores except through OLRP program. |
Toys and Games
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add: | blank | blank | blank |
| WONDERLAND MARKETING 1718 SHERMAN AVE STE 311 EVANSTON IL 60201-5609 |
Teddy bears featuring Greetings from America, Special Olympics, United We Stand, Spay or Neuter, and other stamp image T-shirts. | Web: www.shopwonderland.com Telephone: 888-876-2451 Fax: 847-425-1551 |
blank |
| Change: | blank | blank | blank |
| TIMELESS TOYS 23757 CABOT STE 215 HAYWARD CA 94545-1657 |
Plush teddy bears, made of velour, velboa, or acrylic, embroidered with a stamp image with an actual USPS postage stamp affixed. | Web: www.timeless-toys.com Telephone: 510-732-1960 Fax: 510-732-6190 |
blank |
Commercial Novelty
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add: | blank | blank | blank |
| ABSOLUTE FULFILLMENT
CORPORATION 196 CLOVE RD CONGERS NY 10920-1002 |
Matted reproductions of stamps or postal imagery with a cachet. | Web: http://shop.usps.com Telephone: 845-638-4686 Fax: 845-638-4686 |
Not for resale in Postal Service stores except through OLRP program. |
| MID THUMB COMMODITIES 3410 HYDE RD CARSONVILLE MI 48419-9331 |
Light reflectors. | Telephone: 810-657-9372 Fax: 810-657-9373 |
blank |
| PRO PACIFIC CORPORATION 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD STE 120 EL SEGUNDO CA 90245-5045 |
Custom collectible mint tins. Mints available in various shapes and sizes. | Web: www.postalmints.com Telephone: 310-765-4555 Fax: 310-662-1615 E-mail: dave@postalmints.com |
Not for resale in Postal Service stores except through OLRP program. |
| WONDERLAND MARKETING 1718 SHERMAN AVE STE 311 EVANSTON IL 60201-5609 |
Watches, mugs, clocks, throw blankets, and pens. | Web: www.shopwonderland.com Telephone: 888-876-2451 Fax: 847-425-1551 |
blank |
| Change: | blank | blank | blank |
| CRANSTON CONSUMER
PRODUCTS DBA CRANSTON PRINT WORKS CO 469 7TH AVE NEW YORK NY 10018-7605 |
Bolts of fabric featuring Heroes of 2001, Celebrate the Century, and other stamp designs. | Sells only to retailers (Wal-Mart, JoAnn Fabrics, etc.) | blank |
| HALLMARK GROUP LTD 8403 GALVESTON RD SILVER SPRING MD 20910-5307 |
Engraved ingots, minted in precious metal (gold-plated silver) to be sold separately or as part of a 24-piece set. | Telephone: 301-580-4936 Fax: 301-588-1116 E-mail: gailemorrell@mris.com |
blank |
| Delete: | blank | blank | blank |
| IPROMOTEU 40 SPEEN ST STE 303 FRAMINGHAM MA 01701-1898 |
Bookmarks, pins, key chains, and mugs. | Web: www.ipromoteu.com Telephone: 877-470-1436 Fax: 905-542-9454 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
- Licensing,
Public Affairs and Communications, 4-17-03
STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 03-13
The Postal Service will issue a 37-cent First Flight commemorative stamp (Item 563900) in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) souvenir sheet of 10 stamps on May 22, 2003, in Dayton, Ohio, and Kill Devil Hills, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The stamp, designed and illustrated by McRay Magleby, goes on sale nationwide May 23, 2003. This $3.70 souvenir sheet may not be split and the stamps may not be sold individually.
The souvenir sheet commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first controlled, powered, and sustained flight in a heavier-than-air flying machine. At Kill Devil Hills on December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright successfully tested a flyer with a four-cylinder engine. During the first flight, the craft was airborne only for an estimated 12 seconds and traveled only 120 feet, but three even more successful flights followed later that day, the remarkable prelude to a century that would see the world forever changed by air travel.
| Issue: | First Flight |
| Item Number: | 563900 |
| Denomination & Type of Issue: |
37-cent commemorative |
| Format: | Souvenir sheet of 10 (one design) |
| Series: | N/A |
| Issue Date & Cities: | May 22, 2003 Dayton, OH 45401 Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 |
| Designer: | McRay Magleby, Provo, UT |
| Artist: | McRay Magleby, Provo, UT |
| Art Director: | Phil Jordan, Falls Church, VA |
| Typographer: | McRay Magleby, Provo, UT |
| Engraver: | Keating Gravure |
| Modeler: | Avery Dennison, SPD |
| Manufacturing Process: | Gravure |
| Printer: | Avery Dennison (AVR) |
| Printed at: | AVR, Clinton, SC 29325 |
| Press Type: | Dia Nippon Kiko (DNK) |
| Stamps per Sheet: | 10 |
| Print Quantity: | 85 million stamps |
| Paper Type: | Prephosphored, Type I |
| Adhesive Type: | Pressure sensitive |
| Processed at: | AVR, Clinton, SC 29325 |
| Colors: | Front: PMS 1355 (Yellow), PMS 4645 (Brown), PMS 2995 (Blue), Process (Black) |
| blank | Back: PMS 1355 (Yellow), PMS 2995 (Blue), Process (Black) |
| Stamp Orientation: | Horizontal |
| Image Area (w x h): | 1.410 x 0.84 in./35.814 x 21.336 mm |
| Overall Size (w x h): | 1.560 x 0.990 in./39.624 x 25.146 mm |
| Full Pane Size (w x h): | 6.830 x 5.125 in./173.48 x 130.175 mm |
| Plate Size: | 120 Stamps per revolution |
| Plate Numbers: | N/A |
| Marginal Markings: | N/A |
| Catalog Item Number(s): | 563940 Souvenir sheet of 10 -
$3.70 563963 First Day Cover set of 2 (one of each FDOI) - $1.50 563993 Full Pane w/set of 2 FDC - $5.20 563982 Matted Print Keepsake - $27.95 563997 Panel - $8.75 |
Customers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office, by telephone at 800-STAMP-24, and at the Postal Store Web site at http://shop.usps.com. They should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:
FIRST FLIGHT COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
POSTMASTER
302 S CROATAN HWY
KILL DEVIL HILLS NC 27948-9998
FIRST FLIGHT COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
POSTMASTER
FIRST DAY CANCEL REQUEST
PO BOX 2308
DAYTON OH 45401-2308
After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked by June 23, 2003.
Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service stationery items postmarked with the official first day of issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog. Customers may request a free catalog by telephoning 800-STAMP-24 or writing to:
INFORMATION FULFILLMENT
DEPT 6270
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 219014
KANSAS CITY MO 64121-9014
First day covers remain on sale for at least 1 year after the stamp's issuance.
There are three philatelic products available for the First Flight stamp. They are the Full Souvenir Sheet with First Day Cover set (Item 563993), the Matted Print Keepsake (Item 883501 for Postal Stores and Item 563982 in the USA Philatelic catalog), and the American Commemorative Panel (Item 563997). These philatelic products will be available while supplies last at Postal Stores, by telephone at 800-STAMP-24, and at the Postal Store Web site at www.usps.com/shop.
Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive approximately three-fourths of their standard automatic distribution quantities for a PSA sheet stamp. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size (2,000 sheets/20,000 stamps).
SDOs will make a subsequent automatic distribution to Post Offices for one-half of their standard automatic distribution quantity using PS Form 3309, Advice of Shipment/Stamp Invoice, and PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition/Stamp Return. SDOs must not distribute these souvenir sheets to Post Offices before May 19, 2003.
SDOs will not receive a separate quantity of this souvenir sheet for their authorized philatelic centers. SDOs must supply required quantities to philatelic centers from their initial automatic distribution.
Post Offices requiring additional souvenir sheets must requisition Item 563900 from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. SDOs requiring additional souvenir sheets must order them from the appropriate accountable paper depository (APD) using PS Form 17.
For fulfilling supplemental orders from SDOs, the Chicago, Memphis, and New York APDs will each receive 180,000 additional souvenir sheets; the San Francisco APD will receive 150,000 additional souvenir sheets; and the Denver APD will receive 70,000 additional souvenir sheets.
All Post Offices must acquire and maintain a supply of each new commemorative stamp as long as customer demand exists, until inventory is depleted, or until the stamp is officially withdrawn from sale. If supplies run low, Post Offices must reorder additional quantities using their normal ordering procedures. The $3.70 First Flight souvenir sheet may not be split and the stamps may not be sold individually.
- Stamp Services,
Government Relations, 4-17-03
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 MailŪ 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.
April 15, 2003
INCOME TAX NIGHT STATION
POSTMASTER
310 BROAD ST
ELIZABETH NJ 07207-9998
INCOME TAX NIGHT STATION
POSTMASTER
98 RIVER ST
HOBOKEN NJ 07030-9998
INCOME TAX NIGHT STATION
POSTMASTER
49 WEST MT PLEASANT AVE
LIVINGSTON NJ 07039-9998
INCOME TAX NIGHT STATION
POSTMASTER
150 RIDGEDALE AVE
MORRISTOWN NJ 07960-9998
INCOME TAX NIGHT STATION
POSTMASTER
2 FEDERAL SQUARE
NEWARK NJ 07102-9998
INCOME TAX NIGHT STATION
POSTMASTER
33 EAST MIDLAND AVE
PARAMUS NJ 07652-9998
INCOME TAX NIGHT STATION
POSTMASTER
194 WARD ST
PATERSON NJ 07510-9998
INCOME TAX NIGHT STATION
POSTMASTER
560 HUYLER ST
SOUTH HACKENSACK NJ 07606-9998
INCOME TAX NIGHT STATION
POSTMASTER
61 MAPLE AVE
SUMMIT NJ 07901-9998
INCOME TAX NIGHT STATION
POSTMASTER
150 POMPTON PLAINS RD
WAYNE NJ 07470-9998
| April 3, 2003 Universal Ship Cancellation Society DECOMMISSIONING STATION POSTMASTER 1100 KINGS RD JACKSONVILLE FL 32203-9998 |
| April 5, 2003 US Fish & Wildlife Service MALHEUR NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE STATION POSTMASTER/PHILATELIC SERVICES 100 SOUTH DROADWAY BURNS OR 97720-9998 |
| April 8, 2003 THOMPSON STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 MONTICELLO NY 12701-9998 |
| April 8, 2003 KINDERGARTENS FEBRUARY FRIENDS STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 CUDDEBACKVILLE NY 12729-9998 |
| April 9-May 10, 2003 City of Blountstown CENTENNIAL STATION POSTMASTER 17621 MAIN ST NORTH BLOUNTSTOWN FL 32424-9998 |
| April 12, 2003 Westminster College BLUEBONNET STATION POSTMASTER 208 RAILROAD ST TEHUACANA TX 76686-9998 |
| April 12, 2003 Borough of Mechanicsburg 175TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 MECHANICSBURG PA 17055-9998 |
| April 12, 2003 Lexington Stamp Show LEXINGTON STAMP SHOW STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 LEXINGTON KY 40505-9998 |
| April 12, 2003 Sopchoppy Preservation & Improvement Association WORM GRUNTIN FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER 2284 SOPCHOPPY HWY SOPCHOPPY FL 32358-9998 |
| April 18, 2003 FIRST POWERED FLIGHT KITTYHAWK AND ALL IN BETWEEN WRIGHT BROTHERS STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 SOUTH BOSTON VA 24592-9998 |
| April 18-19, 2003 Oak Ridge Easter Horse Show EQUESTRIAN STATION POSMASTER PO BOX 9998 OAK RIDGE NC 27310-9998 |
| April 19, 2003 United States Postal Service CROSSROADS STAMP SHOW STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 QUECHEE VT 05059-9998 |
| April 21, 2003 United States Postal Service ERNIE K DOE STATION POSTMASTER 701 LOYOLA AVE RM 3003 NEW ORLEANS LA 70113-9998 |
| April 23, 2003 American Quilter's Society QUILT CITY USA STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 PADUCAH KY 42003-9998 |
| April 23-24, 2003 United States Postal Service DEUEL SCHOOL STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 BRANDT SD 57218-9998 |
| April 24, 2003 St. Paul's United Church of Christ ANNIVERSARY STATION POSTMASTER 820 LIMEKILN RD LIMEKILN PA 19535-9998 |
| April 24-27, 2003 United States Postal Service JAZZ FEST STATION POSTMASTER 701 LOYOLA AVE RM 3003 NEW ORLEANS LA 70113-9998 |
| April 25, 2003 Paradise Post Office GOLD NUGGET DAYS STATION POSTMASTER 6469 CLARK RD PARADISE CA 95969-9998 |
| April 25, 2003 Audubon Quasquicentennial Public Library & Cultural Center JOHN JAMES AUDUBON CULTURAL CENTER STATION POSTMASTER 428 TRACY ST AUDUBON IA 50025-9998 |
| April 25-26, 2003 Euless Post Office ARBOR DAZE STATION POSTMASTER 210 NORTH ECTOR DR EULESS TX 76039-9998 |
| April 26, 2003 United States Postal Service DAKOTA BULL SESSION STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 DEVILS LAKE ND 58301-9998 |
| April 26, 2003 Ramona Outdoor Play RAMONA OUTDOOR PLAY STATION POSTMASTER 324 SOUTH STATE ST HEMET CA 92543-9998 |
| April 26, 2003 Old Iron Days Committee OLD IRON DAYS STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 OTIS KS 67565-9998 |
| April 26, 2003 Juneau Philatelic Society PANEX STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 39998 JUNEAU AK 99803-9998 |
| April 26, 2003 US Grant stead Association BOYHOOD STATION POSTMASTER 201 EAST GRANT AVE GEORGETOWN OH 45121-9998 |
| April 26, 2003 Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge SALT PLAINS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 JET OK 73749-9998 |
| April 26, 2003 NATCHEZ TRACE FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER 65 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR KOSCIUSKO MS 39090-9998 |
| April 26, 2003 Norman `89er Day Parade and Festival Committee 114TH 89ER DAY STATION POSTMASTER 129 WEST GRAY ST NORMAN OK 73069-9998 |
| April 26, 2003 Waterville Victorian Days Committee WATERVILLE DEPOT STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 WATERVILLE KS 66548-9998 |
| April 26, 2003 Norman Rockwell Museum NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM STATION POSTMASTER 1 ELM ST STOCKBRIDGE MA 01262-9998 |
| April 26, 2003 WISCOPEX WISCOPEX 30 STATION POSTMASTER 410 WEST FRANKLIN ST APPLETON WI 54911-9998 |
| April 26, 2003 Bloomsburg United States Postal Service FOUNTAIN STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 BLOOMSBURG PA 17815-9998 |
| April 26, 2003 Brookston Sesquicentennial Planning Comm SESQUICENTENNIAL STATION POSTMASTER 205 S SOUTH ST BROOKSTON IN 47923-9998 |
| April 26, 2003 Kern Valley Audubon BIOREGIONS FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 WELDON CA 93283-9998 |
| April 26, 2003 Franklin County Arts Council INTERNATIONAL WHISTLERS CONVENTIONAL STATION POSTMASTER 125 NORTH MAIN ST LOUISBURG NC 27549-9998 |
| April 26, 2003 Alcove Preservation Association ALCOVE DAY STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 ALCOVE NY 12007-9998 |
| April 26, 2003 EARTH DAY INDIANA FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER 125 WEST SOUTH ST INDIANAPOLIS IN 46206-9998 |
| April 26, 2003 US Postal Service CELEBRATION STATION POSTMASTER 39 MAIN ST NEWTON NJ 07860-9998 |
| April 26, 2003 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION STATION POSTMASTER 1575 WEST HORIZON RIDGE HENDERSON NV 89012-9998 |
| April 26, 2003 Town of Ticonderoga's Champlain 2009 Committee FRENCH & INDIAN WAR STATION POSTMASTER 169 CHAMPLAIN AVE TICONDEROGA NY 12883-9998 |
| April 26-27, 2003 Wilkinsburg Stamp Club EXHIBITION STATION PHILATELIC CLERK 700 GRANT ST PITTSBURGH PA 15219-9998 |
| April 26-27, 2003 Lancaster County Philatelic Society LANCOPEX STATION POSTMASTER 48 WEST CHESTNUT ST LANCASTER PA 17608-9998 |
| April 27, 2003 The Adirondack Stamp, Post Card and Ephemera Club of Glens Falls DOC HANSON STATION POSTMASTER 16 HUDSON AVE GLENS FALLS NY 12801-9998 |
| April 26, 2003 POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 16 HUDSON AVE OMAHA NE 68124-9998 |
| May 1, 2003 Mailer's Postmark Permit Club POSTMARK STATION POSTMASTER 7765 PEARBLOSSOM HWY LITTLEROCK CA 93543-9998 |
| May 1, 2003 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and its Ladies Auxiliary LOYALTY DAY CELEBRATION STATION POSTMASTER ONE POSTAL SQUARE PETERSBURG WV 26847-9998 |
| May 1, 2003 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States LOYALTY DAY CELEBRATION STATION POSTMASTER 120 CHENANGO ST BINGHAMTON NY 13901-9998 |
| May 1-4, 2003 United States Postal Service JAZZ FEST STATION POSTMASTER 701 LOYOLA AVE RM 3003 NEW ORLEANS LA 70113-9998 |
- Stamp Services,
Government Relations, 4-17-03
Special Cancellation Die HubsPostmasters 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. |
|
| Cancellation | Period of Use |
| Easter Seals, Fight Crippling | March 1-April 22 |
| April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month | April 1-April 30 |
| April Is Organ Donor Awareness Month - Donors Make Miracles | April 1-April 30 |
| Law Day USA Freedom Under Law, May 1 | April 1-April 30 |
| Strike Back at Cancer, Give to the American Cancer Society | April 1-April 30 |
| National Carih Asthma Week | April 1-May 6 |
| Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires | April 1-Oct. 31 |
| National Salvation Army Week, 4th Week in May | May 1-May 31 |
| Support Research for "NF," Neurofibromatosis | May 1-May 31 |
| Support Your Mental Health Association | May 1-May 31 |
| National Flag Day, June 14, Pause for the Pledge | May 1-June 14 |
| Goodwill Industries - Our Business Works So People Can | May 1-June 30 |
| Support National Historic Preservation Week | May 9-May 15 |
| National Transportation Week | May 14-May 20 |
| Fight Disease, Support City of Hope Pilot Medical Center | May 15-June 15 |
| Defeat Muscular Dystrophy, Support MDAA | May 15-June 17 |
| Conquer Multiple Sclerosis | May 17-June 17 |
| Conquer Cystic Fibrosis | Sept. 1-Sept. 30 |
| Peace Corps Anniversary, Making a Difference | Sept. 1-Oct. 31 |
| Employ People With Disabilities | Sept. 1-Nov. 30 |
| Give to the United Way | Sept. 15-Nov. 15 |
| Learn About Lupus, October Is Lupus Awareness Month | Oct. 1-Oct. 31 |
| Radon Action Week, Protect Your Family, Test Your | Oct. 1-Oct. 31 |
| Support Infection Control Week | Oct. 1-Nov. 30 |
| Help Retarded Children | Nov. 1-Nov. 30 |
| Military Families Recognition Day | Nov. 1-Nov. 30 |
| National Adoption Month | Nov. 1-Nov. 30 |
| National Philanthropy Day, Love of Humankind | Nov. 1-Nov. 30 |
| Use Christmas Seals, Support Your Lung Association | Nov. 8-Dec. 31 |
| Support American Education Week | Nov. 10-Nov. 30 |
| Autistic Children, Hope Through Research and Education | Dec. 1-Dec. 31 |
| - Mailing Standards, Pricing and Classification, 4-17-03 |
CORRECTION
The article "Custodial Rental Items National Contracts" in Postal Bulletin 22098 (3-20-03, page 93) contained an incorrect procedure for Postal Service clients to receive the logon IDs and passwords that they need to place eBuy orders. The corrected article appears here.
On December 20, 2002, the Environmental and Main- tenance Repair Operations (MRO) Category Management Center, Supply Management, awarded contracts to Cintas Corporation (contract number 2CMROS-03-P-2287) and UniFirst Corporation (contract number 2CMROS-03- P-2284) for a full range of custodial rental items.
The period of performance for these contracts is a base period of 4 years, with three 2-year renewal options. The contracts are to be used by all Postal Service locations and are mandatory sources for the rental and laundry service of the following items: uniforms, wet mops, dry mops, shop towels, and indoor and outdoor mats, including signature mats.
Effective March 31, 2003, the Cintas and UniFirst catalogs will be available through eBuy, the preferred method for placing orders. Postal Service clients should contact their district or area eBuy representative to receive a logon ID and password. All Postal Service clients who have access to the Postal Service Intranet can obtain an eBuy logon ID and password as follows:
From Internet Explorer (version 5.0 or higher), go to the blue page at http://blue.usps.gov and type "ebuy" in the address line and then hit the Return key. (The direct URL is http://ebuy.usps/jsp/co/Login.jsp; note that this URL is case sensitive.)
Postal Service clients who do not have access to the Intranet should contact suppliers directly.
Prior to placing any order for service, all Postal Service clients must contact a supplier to complete a Client Profile. If you are a current Cintas or UniFirst client, you must contact them to reestablish service under the new contract. If you are not a current Cintas or UniFirst client, you may contact them to compare products and prices and, subsequently, establish service. Telephone numbers are:
• Cintas Corporation
Order Placement and Customer Service:
800-795-7368
• UniFirst Corporation
Order Placement: 800-480-5432
Complete ordering instructions are available in Material Logistics Bulletin MLB-CO-03-002 at http://blue.usps.gov/purchase/root/depot.htm. Click Materials Logistics Bulletins on the left-hand side of the page and then click 2003. If you do not have access to a computer, you can obtain the Material Logistics Bulletin by calling National Materials Customer Service at 800-332-0317; select the option for "Operations and Materials Customer Service."
If you have any questions, send an e-mail to the Custodial Rental Items Team via the internal Postal Service network at Help, Custodial - Dallas, TX.
- SCM Strategies,
Supply Management, 4-17-03
NOTICE
On March 31, 2003, the Environmental and Maintenance, Repair, and Operating (MRO) Category Management Center (CMC) awarded national contracts to MSC Industrial Supply Company and W. W. Grainger, Inc., to supply all maintenance, repair, and operating supplies to the Postal Service.
The contracts include the following six categories of supplies:
• Electrical
• Hardware/locks
• HVAC/mechanical
• Industrial supplies
• Plumbing
• Tools/building
Through the application of supply chain management, process management, and life cycle support principles, this strategy will improve buying practices and reduce costs for the Postal Service.
The MRO supplies catalog will be available through eBuy - the preferred ordering method - in the near future. Ordering instructions, supplier contact names and telephone numbers, and Postal Service contacts will be provided in future issues of the Postal Bulletin and Material Logistics Bulletin. You can access eBuy at the following address: http://ebuy.usps.gov/jsp/co/Login.jsp (please note the URL is case-sensitive).
- SCM Strategies,
Supply Management, 4-17-03
NOTICE
In addition to the national agreements with AT&T and Cingular, the Information Technology Category Management Center (CMC) has negotiated a national agreement with Verizon Wireless to provide discounted wireless services and equipment.
Under the terms of the agreement, discounts will be applied to all existing Postal Service business accounts and to employees' personal accounts (when registered). The following discount terms are applicable:
• A 25% discount is available on standard service plans for new and existing accounts.
• A 20% discount is available for all new services that use promotional plans. (Please note that family plans are not eligible to receive any discounts under this agreement.)
• A 25% discount is available for the purchase of accessories in addition to prediscounted equipment pricing. All orders will be shipped via the Postal Service.
To take advantage of this agreement, new Postal Service official business subscribers should call Verizon Wireless at 800-295-1614. Existing Postal Service official business accounts with Verizon Wireless will be automatically transferred under this agreement. Employees seeking to order new personal service or to transfer existing personal Verizon Wireless accounts should call 888-386-4339.
Please note that these discounted offers are available only through the toll-free numbers provided or through business-to-business sales that come directly to Postal Service facilities. These discounts are not available through Verizon Wireless retail stores, kiosks, or agents.
All questions should be directed to Verizon Wireless at the above toll-free numbers. The Purchasing and Supply Management Specialist for this national agreement is Jack Mitchell, Information Technology CMC. He can be reached at 202-268-4655.
- SCM Strategies,
Supply Management, 4-17-03
INSTALLATION HEADS, DMMSS, AND MAOS
Installation heads and material accountability officers (MAOs) are reminded of the policy contained in Handbook AS-701, Material Management, Section 541.28, Internal Reviews. That policy requires that under the guidance of the district material management specialist (DMMS), either the installation head or MAO conduct a semiannual internal review and evaluation of the status of property records and files. Follow the steps below to complete the review and evaluation process.
1. If you have delegated MAO assistants, meet with them and discuss the material accountability background of the installation.
2. Review the local standard operating procedures.
3. Randomly select and inventory 10 percent of capital items and 10 percent of sensitive items.
4. Review files and records to verify that those required by Handbook AS-701 Chapter 5, Asset Accountability, are being maintained.
5. Review the past six accounting period change lists to ensure that they have been properly verified.
- National Supply Management Programs,
Supply Management, 4-17-03
The 2003 Boise Cascade Office Products Catalog is now available.
The U.S. Postal Service has a national strategic partnership with Boise Cascade Office Products. Under this partnership, the Postal Service must buy all of its office supplies from Boise Cascade Office Products. When placing catalog orders via eBuy, telephone, or fax, please use item number J9USPSMAX03. Feel free to call Boise Cascade Office Products' customer service at 888-229-USPS with any ordering questions.
Throughout the catalog, items from small minority- owned, or woman-owned businesses are clearly noted as such in bold red text immediately above the item description. In addition, the General Index provides an "MBE" (minority-owned business) or a "WBE" (woman- owned business) notation next to the item name. Also, on pages 1054 and 1055 you will find a list of these suppliers and their products.
Please consider buying items manufactured by such businesses when looking through the catalog for your next purchase. Boise Cascade Office Products strongly supports our supplier diversity program and has designed their catalog to help customers easily and quickly identify items supplied by small minority-owned, or woman-owned manufacturers.
If you are ordering via online catalog in eBuy, look to the right of the item description to see small minority-owned and small woman-owned business information. The designation of a "Y" (for "Yes") under "M" (minority-owned) or "W" (woman-owned) means that item is supplied by one of Boise's diverse suppliers.
- SCM Strategies,
Supply Management, 4-17-03
