Sources Sought Notice - Armored Courier / Transportation Services (Market Research)
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 United States Postal Service (USPS) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources capable of providing armored courier/transportation services for its existing field banking depository networks. This includes retail office locations across all 50 states and U.S. territories (Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Guam). Responses are due by March 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM MT.
Purpose & Scope of Work
This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a commitment to contract. The USPS seeks information to define its acquisition strategy for the pickup and delivery of cash, coins, money orders, and check deposits from numerous retail locations to banking partners nationwide. Services are generally required 5-6 days a week (Monday-Saturday), with armed professional guards and armored vehicles compliant with state/federal regulations. Typical service hours are 08:00-16:00 Monday-Friday and 09:00-11:00 on Saturdays (local time).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, 6:00 PM MT
- Published: February 25, 2026
- Department/Agency: Postal Service
- Office: SUPPLIES MATERIAL MGMT
Submission & Evaluation
Interested firms must submit a capability statement, limited to 3 pages, via email to Lexi Goss-Evans (alexis.a.goss-evans@usps.gov). The statement should include:
- Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, and Years in Business.
- Business Size/Socio-economic status.
- Details on Service Network, Geographic Limits, Fleet and Personnel Depth, Service Offerings, Security Technology, and emergency response times.
- Examples of past performance on similar projects (Contract #, Value, Description) with References. Responses will be used to identify potential sources and inform future acquisition strategies; this is not a solicitation for proposals.