FY2026 USPS OIG Broad Agency Announcement

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) issued by the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) under solicitation number 6HQOIG-26-A-0002 solicits proposals for professional, consultant, and support services primarily focused on investigative and analytical roles, with specific emphasis on Workers Compensation Surveillance Specialists and Contract Fraud Analysts. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis through the solicitation period ending September 30, 2026, or until superseded by a subsequent BAA, with no formal Request for Proposal issued; all terms, conditions, and clauses are contained within the attached documents and will be further negotiated at award. The USPS OIG is exempt from the Federal Acquisition Regulation under 39 U.S.C. § 410(a), and this BAA operates under the authority of the Postal Service, not federal contracting laws, making it distinct from typical government procurements. Contract awards are made on a best-value basis, where technical capability and risk mitigation may outweigh lowest price, and proposals that exceed established Not-to-Exceed hourly rates are automatically disqualified from evaluation. Non-price criteria are assessed as Acceptable or Unacceptable, with evaluation based on position-specific requirements including investigative experience, technical proficiency in tools like Excel, Power BI, and SAS, and demonstrated ability to generate detailed reports and testify in legal proceedings. Proposals must include the candidate’s legal name, resume, proposed position, duty location, and either an hourly rate or firm fixed price that complies with the NTE ceiling, inclusive of all costs and profit. Submission of personal identifiable information is strictly prohibited, and background and security documentation such as fingerprint cards, SF-85P, and clearance certifications must not be included in initial submissions but will be required only upon selection. Offerors must certify compliance with the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act for contracts exceeding $150,000 and submit required representations via Exhibits A through G, including Conflict of Interest, IRS Form W-9, and USPS-specific certification forms. The contracting office is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and performance is expected to align with OIG office locations outlined in the attachments. Selected contractors must meet security clearance requirements at Secret/Postal Sensitive or Top Secret levels, with background investigations completed within the last five years, and must utilize the USPS eInvoicing system for payments governed by the Prompt Payment Act. Contract periods range from one to five years, with option periods specified per position, and