USPS SOLICITATION - EEO - EXPERIENCED REDRESS MEDIATORS - MAY 2026

The United States Postal Service is soliciting experienced independent contractors to serve as mediators under its ADR Program, specifically to resolve Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) discrimination complaints and Executive Administrative Schedule (EAS) disciplinary appeals through the REDRESS and ELM 650 processes. Contractors must be available 24/7 and adept in both transformative and facilitative mediation styles to facilitate voluntary settlements, with performance occurring primarily in Tampa, Florida. The contract is structured as an Ordering Agreement with per-case payments, and no total contract value is specified. All proposers must hold a minimum of two years of mediation experience, successfully complete an 8-hour USPS-mandated training course without reimbursement, and obtain a non-sensitive security clearance from the USPS Inspection Service. The solicitation requires submission of four documents—Provision 4-2 (7-page maximum, adjectivally rated), Provision 4-3 (4-page maximum, pass/fail), a resume (2-page maximum, pass/fail), and a contractor contact form (1-page maximum, pass/fail)—each following strict naming conventions and formatting rules, including Arial font size 10 and page numbering in the footer. Proposals must be submitted electronically by June 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET to designated USPS email addresses, with no online portal or physical delivery permitted. Offerors must certify they are not debarred, suspended, or currently under indictment for crimes involving moral turpitude, and must disclose any prior federal contract defaults or pending criminal proceedings. Current USPS employees are ineligible, and organizational conflicts of interest are strictly prohibited. Evaluation prioritizes technical and supplier capability over past performance, using adjectival ratings for core competency documentation and pass/fail assessments for mandatory requirements, indicating a Best Value Trade-Off approach, though the official basis of award is not explicitly stated. Payment administration details, including invoicing systems or remittance addresses, are not provided, and no option periods or renewal terms are included in the solicitation.