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Domestic Delivery Service (DDS) Generation 3 - EXPRESS and GROUND SMALL PACKAGE AND HEAVYWEIGHT DELIVERY SERVICES

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RFI-DDS3-IndustryDayFederal

Submission Closed05/21/2013, 10:30:00 PM UTC

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Contract Delivery Service (CDS) HCR 996B3 PALMER, AK - H011, AK

Solicitation # 810-42-27

The United States Postal Service is soliciting proposals for Contract Delivery Service (CDS) route HCR 996B3, providing regular transportation of all mail classes between Palmer, Alaska, and H011, Alaska. The contract period begins on December 1, 2026, and ends on September 30, 2030. The selected supplier will be responsible for daily trips, including the casing of approximately 551 boxes at the Palmer office between 08:30 and 10:30, followed by a departure at 10:30 and arrival at H011 at 13:50. All mail must be transported in an enclosed, waterproof compartment with secure locking devices. The route is designated as VH120 with an estimated 31.3 miles per trip. Proposals must be submitted electronically to the Contract Delivery Service Office by November 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time. Award will be based on the best value, with technical factors—including past performance, supplier capability, and the detailed operations plan—weighted more heavily than price. Required submission documents include PS Form 7405, PS Form 7468A, PS Form 5472, an assets and liabilities statement, and a confidentiality agreement. Suppliers must comply with Department of Labor Wage Determination 1982-0207(Rev.-99) (1A) and are subject to background investigations and the Treasury Offset Program for payment.

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Solicitation # 2026/S 000-095883

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Solicitation # 2026/S 000-095882

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Solicitation # 2026/S 000-095879

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Massachusetts Port Authority - Goods & Services

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General Info

Agency

General Services Administration → Gsa/fas Office Of Acquisition Opera

NAICS

491110 - Postal Service

Place of Performance

May 23, 2013 Time: To be scheduled with participating vendors Room L-1301 2200 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202, USA

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Documents

RFI_for_DDS3_Industry_Day_May_22_Final.docx

RFI_for_DDS3_Industry_Day_May_23-FINAL.docx

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 10

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Notice updatedMay 16

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Response DeadlineMay 21

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Submission Closed

05/21/2013, 10:30:00 PM UTC

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AgencyGeneral Services Administration → Gsa/fas Office Of Acquisition Opera

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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20405, USA

Organization / AgencyGeneral Services Administration → Gsa/fas Office Of Acquisition Opera

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20405, USA

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Robert C. SmithContract Specialist

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Full Description

AMENDED REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/DELIVERY SERVICES Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative General Services Administration Domestic Delivery Service Recompete (DDS3) On May 23, 2013, the General Services Administration (GSA) will host individual Market Research sessions between the Government and shipping & package delivery vendors as part of an ongoing project to define the potential requirements for a government-wide shipping contract. The purpose of these sessions is to solicit feedback from industry on the proposed model, stakeholder requirements, and other pertinent issues to assess viability of the model and its requirements, including: Allow vendors to bring capabilities and creative solutions to the Government before final development and potential issuance of requirements. Begin a collaborative dialogue between Government and industry regarding the Government's shipping needs. SESSION LOGISTICS - AMENDED Sessions will be scheduled as follows: May 23rd 2013 Time: To be scheduled with participating vendors ROOM L-1301 2200 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202 NOTICE IN FULL BELOW: