POSTAL SERVICE AWARDS CONTRACT FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

POSTAL SERVICE AWARDS CONTRACT FOR MOTOR VEHICLESWashington, D.C. - The United States Postal Service has awarded a contract to DaimlerChrysler Motors Company LLC of Auburn Hill, MI, in the amount of $60,501,660 for the production of carrier route vehicles. DaimlerChrysler Motors Company LLC was awarded this contract on June 30, 2005, and will supply the Postal Service with 3,100 left-hand drive minivans and 10 clean diesel vehicles by November 30, 2005, in a firm fixed-price contract. To complete the order, DaimlerChrysler Motors Company LLC will subcontract with OEM Systems, Inc. of Centreville, IL, a woman-owned, small business. This company will customize the vehicles to meet Postal Service needs by adding such features as interior partitions, rear mirrors and specialized floor mats.