Contract Delivery Service (CDS) HCR 935C3 PALMDALE, CA to H045, CA

The U.S. Postal Service is soliciting proposals for a Contract Delivery Service (CDS) to transport mail between Palmdale, California, and H045, California, under Solicitation Number 801-839-26 and Contract Number 935C3. The contract, set to commence on October 1, 2026, is a fixed-price agreement with an economic price adjustment clause, and proposals must be submitted electronically by 10:00 AM Mountain Time on May 18, 2026, to amy.warnecke@usps.gov or via fax at 651-456-6819. The solicitation requires a two-volume proposal: Volume 1 must include technical elements such as supplier eligibility, past performance, capability, operations plan, representations and certifications, and subcontracting plan, while Volume 2 must contain the completed PS Form 7405 and PS Form 7468A cost worksheet. Offerors must represent that they are other than a small business and not eligible for any socioeconomic set-asides, and must disclose if any owner, officer, or majority shareholder is a current or former USPS employee or their relative. Suppliers must obtain individual security clearances per MI PO-530-2009-4, including criminal history and motor vehicle checks, and must use PS Form 5139 or 5140 for identification; drivers must be rescreened every four years. Contract requirements mandate the use of enclosed, waterproof, and locked compartments for mail transport, with vehicles displaying only “United States Mail” signage and personnel wearing authorized badges. Performance will be evaluated using a best-value trade-off methodology prioritizing technical merit—past performance, supplier capability, and operations plan—over price, though pricing must still be submitted and will serve as a tiebreaker among technically qualified offerors. The contract includes clauses governing changes, indemnification, payments, fuel price adjustments, safety ratings, default events, renewal, and administrative oversight, all following USPS-specific “B-XX” numbering and not standard FAR clauses. Special provisions prohibit employment of former USPS officers or PCES executives within one year of retirement without prior approval and require disclosure of all such proposed personnel. Subcontracting is required for contracts over $1 million, with reporting obligations for values over $500,000. The Postal Service retains exclusive authority for inspection and acceptance of services, which may