Contract Delivery Service (CDS) HCR 99572 TOK, AK - H072, AK

The U.S. Postal Service is soliciting proposals for a Contract Delivery Service (CDS) to transport U.S. Mail along designated routes in Tok, Alaska, with an effective service start date of May 24, 2026, and a contract term running through April 30, 2032. The solicitation closes on May 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time, and all proposals must be submitted electronically to amy.warnecke@usps.gov, with fax submission as a backup option. The contract is a fixed-price arrangement with economic price adjustment and requires compliance with USPS-specific clauses derived from the Federal Acquisition Regulation, including provisions for changes, payment, default, insurance, safety standards, and service contract compliance. Offerors must demonstrate supplier eligibility as a gatekeeping requirement, followed by evaluation of past performance, supplier capability, and operations plan—all weighted equally and assessed through adjectival ratings—while price remains secondary to technical merit in the best value trade-off decision process. Proposals must include completed PS Form 7405, PS Form 7468A cost worksheet, representations and certifications under Provision 4-3, and a subcontracting plan if the contract exceeds $1 million. Offerors are required to certify their small business status, socioeconomic designations, and tax identification number via IRS Form W-9, and must comply with security protocols including fingerprinting, driving record submissions, and non-sensitive background clearances, all of which must be renewed every four years. Vehicles must be no older than 5 years at contract inception and cannot exceed 9 years during performance, must display “US MAIL” signage, and be equipped with roof-mounted warning lights and cellular communication devices. Drivers must maintain constant contact, report delays exceeding 15 minutes, and adhere to federal safety regulations. The place of performance is Tok, Alaska, including associated delivery points such as Slana CPO, with risk of loss defined as F.O.B. origin. All submissions must include the solicitation and contract numbers in the subject line and adhere strictly to electronic formatting requirements, with no late proposals accepted unless deemed in the Postal Service’s best interest.