FY2026 USPS OIG Broad Agency Announcement
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 USPS Office of Inspector General (OIG) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for FY2026, seeking proposals for professional, consultant, and support services. This BAA aims to recruit a pre-qualified candidate pool for various OIG components. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis, with the solicitation period ending on September 30, 2026.
Opportunity Details
This BAA supersedes all prior versions and solicits proposals for a specific subset of OIG services. The OIG reserves the right to select all, some, or none of the proposals. This BAA is intended for professional, consultant, and support services only, covering areas such as:
- Office of General Counsel (OGC)
- Research Insight Solution Center (RISC)
- Office of Investigations (OI)
- Office of Audit (OA)
- Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO)
- Mission Support (MS)
Key positions mentioned in amendments include the Workers Compensation Surveillance Specialist (WCSS) and Contract Fraud Analyst (CFA), primarily within the Office of Investigations (Attachment 3).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Types: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Time-and-Materials (T&M), or Labor-Hour (LH).
- Period of Performance: Varies by position; the BAA is in effect for one fiscal year (Oct 1 – Sep 30) or until replaced.
- Set-Aside: None. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. § 410(a), the USPS OIG is not subject to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or small business set-aside requirements.
- Solicitation Issue Date: October 17, 2025.
- Proposal Due Date: Rolling basis, with the solicitation period ending September 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: April 15, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Electronic submissions are encouraged to fafrasiabi@uspsoig.gov. Proposals should include candidate resumes, a cover letter, and proposed hourly rates or firm fixed prices. Resumes must address all criteria in the Evaluation Factors.
- Evaluation: Based on technical merit and best value determination, not solely the lowest price. A final decision is expected within 30 calendar days of receipt.
- Acknowledgement: Offerors must acknowledge receipt of all amendments.
Important Notes
- Prior fiscal year BAA proposals deemed acceptable and kept on file do not need to be resubmitted for the same position.
- USPS OIG contract holders must comply with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 for contracts worth $150,000 or more.
- Amendments have updated Attachment 3 (Office of Investigations) to add various position locations, including for the WCSS and CFA roles. Bidders should reference the most current BAA and its attachments.