The Postal Service has a unique requirement to provide a bio-detection system in Mail Processing Centers to detect anthrax and other dangerous chemicals. In 2012, the Postal Service issued a noncompetitive contract to a licensed supplier to provide BDS cartridges and buffer solutions to support BDS equipment. The value of the contract is $87M.
The Postal Service is conducting a pilot test of the use of Electronic Parcel Lockers. The purpose of the pilot test is to improve customer service and grow the package business. A noncompetitive contract was issued to an existing collection box supplier to design and deliver Electronic Parcel Lockers. The NPR was issued with an estimated value of $38M.
A noncompetitive contract was awarded to an existing Payment Switch provider. Payment Switch technology is used by retailers to process and manage credit and debit card transactions. The technology is complex and takes multiple years to implement. The estimated contract commitment value is $6.7M annually for a period up to seven years not to exceed $47.6M.
An NPR was issued with an estimated value of $89M to an existing supplier of Videojet Printers. Videojet Printers are used in all phases of mail processing equipment. Standardization of this technology across all platforms provides benefits to the Postal Service in volume pricing, reduction of service parts, and training/troubleshooting time.
In 2012, two previously awarded contracts with large utility companies were modified to lock in rates for over 3,200 utility accounts in deregulated states. The estimated value of the extensions equal $47.3M. By extending these contracts, the Postal Service will receive an estimated $8M in savings from these agreements.
In 2012, a short-term noncompetitive contract extension was issued to our current Customer Service Center provider to ensure continuity of service until the transition to the Postal Service-operated Call Center can be fully completed. Additional options periods were included in the NPR for a maximum value up to $120M.
