USPS plans for the Internet of mailed things – RFI for tracking sensors

By Derek Major – June 15, 2015 The U.S. Postal Service is looking for a way to attach sensors to mail so customers can track their packages in near real time. In a recent request for information, USPS described a system in which a sensor can be placed on or within a mailed item to…

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New United States Postal Service Procurement Projects

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Feasibility Study The USPS seeks to identify if RFID could introduce a more passive scanning process and increase Surface Visibility (SV) scan compliance to assist the organization to achieve the goal of 100% product visibility (PV). Peak Air Transportation and Ancillary Services The United States Postal Service is seeking to purchase…

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USPS OIG Solicitation: Strategies for Expanding Postal Financial Services

Solicitation Number: 6HQOIG-15-A-0009 Agency: United States Postal Service Office: Supplies and Services Purchasing Location: OIG Posted Date: November 4, 2014 1. Introduction The United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) is awarding a contract to a Supplier who possesses specific subject matter expertise in consumer financial services, including products, regulation, market dynamics, operations,…

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USPS to procure services for Consolidation Deconsolidation Facilities (CDF), more…

Solicitation Number: 5B-14-A-0002 Agency: United States Postal Service Office: Transportation Purchasing Location: Transportation Purchasing (HQ) The purpose of this solicitation is to procure services for the following type of material handling services: Consolidation Deconsolidation Facilities (CDF) for Standard Mail Terminal Handling Services Optimization Program (TOP) for First Class Mail Networks Programs Surface Transfer Centers (STC)….

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