3M has been awarded a five-year schedule contract from the General Services Administration (GSA) for 3M RFID File Tracking Systems. The GSA contract allows 3M to offer federal agencies a simplified process for obtaining its latest RFID (radio frequency identification) tracking products and systems for tracking physical files, at the lowest possible price. These products are listed under GSA contract number GS-25F-0033R.

"This GSA contract is another milestone in the growing emergence of RFID for applications such as file tracking, and the recognition of 3M as a pioneer and leader in this technology," said Dave Sayers, marketing development, Security Systems Division. "3M is ready to help government agencies meet their increasingly complex file tracking requirements with superior products and service, and exceptional pricing."

Traditionally, tracking files to keep their location properly updated and easily accessible when needed has been a cumbersome task, often marked by inefficiencies that result in wasted time and money, as well as reduced security and potential liability. 3M RFID Tracking System vastly improves file tracking. A tiny microchip and antenna are embedded inside a tag affixed to each file, which allows the file locations to be easily tracked through the entire workflow. As a file moves through various offices and checkpoints, a complete file location history is kept and can be easily viewed on any network computer. The systems enable users to easily locate, inventory, and check files in or out. They are easy to implement and can be integrated with existing records management systems.

"In an environment where cost reductions and improved productivity are becoming more and more critical to operations, tracking missing physical files is a costly and ineffective use of staff time," said Sayers. "3M RFID Tracking Solutions frees workers for high-value activities."

For more information, visit www.3M.com/RFID or call 1-800-944-3512.

For more than 30 years, 3M has provided premier security solutions and services that identify, authenticate, secure and track materials and information by combining security and productivity. Drawing on its broad technology base and expertise, 3M creates solutions for a wide array of security needs. Examples include issuance and authentication of travel documents and personal identification cards, brand and asset protection solutions to fight counterfeiting and tampering, file tracking solutions, and library security and workflow management solutions.

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