Contract Postal Units Timeline

 

Task

Responsibility

Time Line

Start

Complete

1. Contract Access Retail Systems (CARS) sites will receive an automated software update, release 8.

Headquarters

Download on
Jan 12, 2009

Effective 12:01 a.m. Jan 18, 2009

2. Integrated retail terminal (IRT) sites will receive an updated diskette, version 79, shipped to IRT coordinators on Jan 9, 2009. Distribute and ensure installation is complete for the price change.

District Coordinators/Contract Officer’s Representatives (COR)

Jan 9, 2009

By January 18, 2009

3. Meters will be updated by the manufacturer or vendor.

CPU Supplier/Vendor

Manufacturer/ Vendor-Determined

By January 18, 2009

4. Communications — Ensure CPU suppliers are provided with all retail operations information and support materials.

District Coordinators, CORs, and Postmasters

Nov 2008

Ongoing