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RFI - Communications Specialist Support - USPS OIG

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6HQOIG-26-A-0009Federal

Submission Closed08/14/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation # DOT-RFP-27-4002-AN

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RFP 2026-69-Communication Services

Solicitation # 2026-69

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Solicitation # 2026-69

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Csv001000 Commission Service Volunteer Jrst24

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Solicitation # SRC0000042372

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Csv001000 Commission Service Volunteer Jrst24

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Solicitation # 232392

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AI Contract Overview

Solicitation 6HQOIG-26-A-0009 is a sources-sought Request for Information issued by the USPS Office of Inspector General to secure a Communications Specialist. The objective is to obtain professional support for translating complex research into accessible content through editorial services, multimedia production, and strategic communication. Key deliverables include editing white papers, creating interactive web features, podcasts, and infographics, developing executive summaries, managing newsletter content, and providing communication coaching to analysts. The anticipated contract is a Labor Hour (LH) vehicle structured with one base period and four option periods, with an estimated annual budget of 90,000 dollars for labor and an additional 50,000 dollars annually for travel. Performance will be conducted on a hybrid basis, requiring a recurring weekly onsite presence in Rosslyn, Virginia. The government expects a part-time specialist to lead the effort, starting with a mandatory kick-off meeting within one week of award. Interested respondents must submit a company profile and technical capability statement, limited to 10 pages in Times New Roman 12-point font, to the designated contracting officer by August 14, 2026. While the RFI mentions potential Section 508 compliance for digital products and security clearance disclosures, no formal FAR clauses or specific evaluation weights have been established as this is currently in the information-gathering phase.