Specifications include, but are not limited to: use a Multi-line, Optical Character Reader (MLOCR), in conjunction with FASTforward technology or the USPS certified equivalent technology that replaces FASTforward, to qualify as much letter-sized mail metered at the 5-digit rate (currently $0.381 ea.) as possible to receive the applicable USPS postage rate for 5-digit mail (currently $0.381 ea.). The Contractor shall attempt to qualify as many handwritten addressed letter-sized mail metered at the 5-digit rate as possible to receive the applicable USPS postage rate for 5-digit mail. The Contractor, at his option, may attempt to qualify the mail to receive postage rates at even greater discounts than the 5-digit rate if available. Letters with handwritten addresses are to be kept separately from typed addressed letters. Letters qualifying for Automation rates will be processed and delivered to the USPS for mailing on the same day if the contractor receives them by 4:00 pm.