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Opinion/analysis.The United States Postal Service is looking for new rides for its carriers — around 180,000 of them. Solicitation Number: 3D-14-A-0070 is a request for proposals for small vans to replace the ubiquitous Grumman Long Life Vehicle (LLV).
The postal service wants (but does not require) an aluminum van-style body with an interior that has no nooks and crannies to swallow up wayward mail.
Existing vehicles that match the requirements most closely are the Nissan NV2000 (there is a Chevrolet version built in Nissan’s Mexico plant),the Ram ProMaster City, and the Ford Transit Connect. All are steel-bodied.
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The postal service wants (but does not require) an aluminum van-style body with an interior that has no nooks and crannies to swallow up wayward mail.
Existing vehicles that match the requirements most closely are the Nissan NV2000 (there is a Chevrolet version built in Nissan’s Mexico plant),the Ram ProMaster City, and the Ford Transit Connect. All are steel-bodied.
The Post Office stated in the RFP (request for proposals) that ithad good reliability and durability experiences with the particular … (full article) Read the rest...
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