Contract Delivery Service (CDS) HCR 956F9 SLOUGHHOUSE, CA - H001, CA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS), through its SUPPLIES MATERIAL MGMT office, is soliciting proposals for Contract Delivery Service (CDS) for Box Route Service HCR 956F9 in Sloughhouse, CA. This opportunity, identified as Solicitation Number 801-688-26, seeks temporary transportation services. The contract type is Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment. Proposals are due by April 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will provide temporary transportation services involving the operation of a vehicle along a designated route to deliver and pick up mail. This includes sorting mail, transporting collection mail, and potentially exchanging mail at various points within the Sloughhouse, CA and H001, CA service area. Specific route details are provided in Section B.1.1 Schedule and Part A of Section B.1.3 Service Requirements.
Key requirements include:
- Vehicles must be no more than five years old at the contract start, possess a minimum cubic feet of usable load space, and be equipped with roof-mounted warning lights.
- Drivers must hold a valid driver's license and maintain a current driving record.
- The service requires the use of scanning devices and may involve accountable items such as lobby/vestibule keys.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment
- Solicitation Number: 801-688-26
- Contract Number: 956F9
- Period of Performance: April 24, 2026, to March 31, 2028
- Estimated Annuals: 19,184.3 miles, 2,521.0 hours, 458 boxes
- Set-Aside: None specified (Open Competition)
- Proposal Due: April 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time
- Published Date: March 27, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit proposals using PS Form 7405B (Proposal Submission Pkg.) and complete PS Form 7468A (Highway Transportation Contract - Cost Worksheet). The complete Proposal Submission Package documents should be sent to Patrick.A.Struthers@usps.gov or faxed to 651-456-6819.
Evaluation criteria include:
- Supplier Eligibility (Pass/Fail)
- Past Performance
- Supplier Capability
- Operations Plan Technical factors will be considered more important than price. Ineligibility criteria include current USPS employees or businesses substantially owned/controlled by them or their families.
Key Documents
Bidders must review the Solicitation Details and the Proposal Submission Package, which contains essential forms and the Statement of Work Addendum. These documents outline full requirements, submission procedures, cost estimation, and compliance obligations.