FY2027 USPS OIG Broad Agency Announcement
POSTAL SERVICE.POSTAL SERVICE.SUPPLIES MATERIAL MGMT · Response deadline: Fri, 01 Oct 2027
What the government is buying
The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement for fiscal year 2027. This is not a standard procurement for specific goods or services. Instead, a BAA is a funding mechanism used by federal agencies—particularly research-oriented organizations—to seek innovative approaches and solutions to problems of interest. The USPS OIG uses this vehicle to identify emerging ideas, technologies, and methodologies that could enhance its audit and investigative capabilities.
BAAs typically support research and development activities, studies, and analytical services rather than routine operational support. For the USPS OIG, this likely involves work related to postal oversight, financial integrity, operational efficiency, fraud detection, and program evaluation. The notice does not specify particular topic areas or deliverables, so see the solicitation for the full scope of research interests and any announced focus areas.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (POSTAL SERVICE.POSTAL SERVICE.SUPPLIES MATERIAL MGMT) |
| Notice type | Solicitation (Broad Agency Announcement) |
| Solicitation number | 6HQOIG-27-A-0001 |
| NAICS | 541990 |
| Set-aside | No Set aside used |
| Response deadline | September 30, 2027, 11:59 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This BAA is open to all responsible sources—there is no small business set-aside applied. Large businesses, small businesses, universities, nonprofit research institutions, and other entities may all submit proposals. However, the NAICS code 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) is classified as a small business size standard of $18.0 million in average annual receipts, so small businesses meeting this standard can compete and self-certify as such.
Because BAAs often emphasize innovation and technical merit, the USPS OIG may particularly value organizations with demonstrated research capabilities, subject matter expertise in postal operations or federal oversight, or specialized analytical tools. Proposers should review the BAA's specific instructions regarding organizational eligibility, any restrictions on foreign participation, and whether teaming arrangements or joint ventures are encouraged.
How to put together a competitive bid
BAAs differ fundamentally from prescriptive solicitations: the government describes a problem space rather than detailed specifications. Your proposal must demonstrate technical innovation, methodological rigor, and clear relevance to the USPS OIG's oversight mission.
Focus on these elements:
Technical approach: Articulate a compelling, feasible methodology. Explain why your approach is superior to conventional solutions and how it advances the state of practice in audit, investigation, or program evaluation.
Personnel qualifications: Highlight principal investigators and key staff with relevant postal, logistics, financial, or data science expertise. BAAs heavily weight track records.
Past performance: Document successfully completed research projects, especially for OIGs, postal entities, or comparable oversight bodies. Quantify outcomes where possible.
Cost realism: Provide a detailed budget with clear rationale. BAAs often use cost-reimbursement or fixed-price mechanisms depending on the nature of work proposed.
Intellectual property plan: Address data rights, publication rights, and proprietary protections explicitly, as BAAs frequently involve sensitive oversight methodologies.
Since this BAA spans all of FY2027, consider whether proposing a multi-phase effort or discrete study aligns better with stated interests. See the solicitation for proposal format requirements, evaluation factors, and any mandatory appendices.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 6HQOIG-27-A-0001. The BAA will contain critical details including specific research topics, proposal instructions, evaluation criteria, contracting officer contacts, and any anticipated award types. Note the response deadline of September 30, 2027—however, BAAs often accept proposals throughout their open period with evaluations occurring periodically, so verify whether there are intermediate deadlines for particular topic areas or proposal rounds.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →