FY2024 USPS OIG Broad Agency Announcement
ID: 6HQOIG-24-A-0001Type: Solicitation
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POSTAL SERVICEPOSTAL SERVICESUPPLIES MATERIAL MGMTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19197, USA

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)
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    The United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) is issuing the FY2024 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) 6HQOIG-24-A-0001 to solicit proposals for a range of professional, consultant, and support services. This initiative aims to establish a pre-qualified contractor pool to address the OIG's evolving operational needs, including areas such as legal counsel, research, investigations, audits, and IT services. Proposals will be evaluated on a rolling basis until September 30, 2024, with the OIG retaining the discretion to select, negotiate, or reject submissions based on merit. Interested parties can contact USPS OIG Contracting at contracts@uspsoig.gov for further information.

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    The United States Postal Service (USPS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeking professional, consulting, and support services. This rolling submission BAA, effective until September 2024, aims to create a pool of pre-qualified contractors for various OIG roles. Among the positions available are Contract Fraud Analysts (CFA) and Workers Compensation Surveillance Specialists (WCSS). CFAs are required to provide investigative support related to contract and procurement fraud, including data analysis and witness interviews, with potential travel requirements. WCSSs will assist in investigating worker's compensation fraud, conducting surveillance, and interviewing witnesses, primarily related to postal employee claims. Both roles have maximum hourly rates and are subject to security clearances. The OIG reserves the right to award contracts based on best value, with evaluations focused on experience and skills. Contractors may be engaged for up to five years. Submissions must include candidate resumes and cover letters, addressing the evaluation criteria.
    The USPS Office of Inspector General (OIG) is issuing the FY2024 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) 6HQOIG-24-A-0001 to solicit proposals from contractors for a range of professional, consultant, and support services related to its operations. This announcement is open to all responsible sources, including individuals and companies, to foster a pre-qualified contractor pool for potential assignments, addressing the OIG’s evolving operational needs. The BAA encompasses various OIG components, highlighting areas such as legal counsel, research insights, investigations, audits, and IT services. Contract positions may be available immediately or may arise based on budgetary constraints. The submission process allows for continuous evaluations throughout the solicitation period, which ends on September 30, 2024. Proposals are expected to include candidate details, proposed hourly rates (not exceeding NTE rates), and should not contain personal identifiable information. The OIG reserves the right to select proposals based on merit and may negotiate or reject submissions at its discretion. This initiative underscores the OIG’s commitment to improving its services while adhering to federal regulations and operational standards.
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