Contract Delivery Service (CDS) HCR 995A8 GLENNALLEN, AK - H001, AK

The Contract Delivery Service (CDS) for Glennallen, AK, under solicitation number 801-856-26 and contract number 995A8, seeks qualified offerors to provide secure, scheduled mail transportation services beginning May 24, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically via PS Form 7435 to amy.warnecke@usps.gov by 10:00 AM Mountain Time on May 18, 2026, with fax submissions permitted to 651-456-6819 as an alternative. The contract is a Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment type, and only proposals submitted under this structure will be considered. Performance is required between Glennallen, AK, and Slana, AK, with vehicles required to be no older than five years at contract inception and replaced upon exceeding nine years of service. Drivers must possess cellular communication devices and operate within strict security and safety regulations, including compliance with the Service Contract Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Department of Labor wage determinations. All personnel must obtain a non-sensitive background clearance under USPS MI PO-530-2009-4, including fingerprinting and driving record checks, with re-screening required every four years. Evaluation of proposals will be based on three equally weighted technical factors—Past Performance, Supplier Capability, and Operations Plan—alongside a mandatory pass/fail Supplier Eligibility criterion. Award will be made on a trade-off basis, prioritizing technical superiority over price, though price remains significant when comparing closely ranked offers. Suppliers must demonstrate financial stability, ability to meet schedules, and comprehensive contingency planning for weather, equipment failure, and driver absences. Special requirements include disclosures of former USPS employees, prohibition of ownership conflicts from prior contract work for two years after completion, and adherence to strict vehicle standards such as roof-mounted strobe lights and USPS signage. Insurance coverage for liability, workers’ compensation, and vehicles must meet federal, state, and local minimums; any lapse may lead to termination for default. Offerors must also complete USPS-specific representations regarding small, minority, or woman-owned business status, parent company affiliations, and veteran employment reporting, while submitting IRS Form W-9 in lieu of UEI or CAGE code. The proposal must be structured in two volumes: one for technical evaluation and another for pricing using PS Form 7405 and mandatory PS Form 7468A, with no