[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 39, Volume 1] [Revised as of July 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 39CFR227.3] [Page 49] TITLE 39--POSTAL SERVICE CHAPTER I--UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE PART 227--HEADQUARTERS RELATED FIELD UNITS--Table of Contents Sec. 227.3 Procurement and Supply Department. (a) Materiel Distribution Centers. There are two materiel distribution centers, one at Somerville, New Jersey, and one at Topeka, Kansas. Materiel Distribution Centers are responsible for: (1) Procuring, storing, and issuing basic supplies for use in all postal facilities. (2) Arranging for the transportation of supplies to facilities. (b) Mail Equipment Shop. The Mail Equipment Shop, located in Washington, DC, is responsible for: (1) Manufacturing mail bags, sacks, and pouches. (2) Manufacturing locks and keys. (3) Manufacturing hardware items used for mail security and for customer service lobby equipment. [54 FR 29709, July 14, 1989] [[Page 50]]