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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF MAY 24, 2014 FBO #4564
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R -- The Economics of Terminal Dues - RFP PRC2014-3

Notice Date

5/22/2014
 

Notice Type

RFP PRC2014-3
 

NAICS

541690 — Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
 

Contracting Office

Postal Regulatory Commission, PRC Office of Administration, PRC HQ, 901 New York Avenue NW, Suite 200, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001
 

ZIP Code

20001
 

Solicitation Number

PRC-2014-3
 

Archive Date

6/18/2014
 

Point of Contact

Shoshana Grove, Phone: 202-789-6842, Margaret Cigno, Phone: 202-789-6855
 

E-Mail Address

shoshana.grove@prc.gov, margaret.cigno@prc.gov
(shoshana.grove@prc.gov, margaret.cigno@prc.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Request for Proposals. The Economics of Terminal Dues • About the Postal Regulatory Commission The Commission is an independent agency that has exercised regulatory oversight over the Postal Service since its creation by the Postal Reorganization Act of 1970. Initially, that oversight consisted primarily of conducting public, on-the-record hearings concerning proposed rate, mail classification or major service changes, and recommending decisions for action by the postal Governors. The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (PAEA) enacted on December 20, 2006, significantly strengthened the Commission's authority to serve as a counterbalance to new flexibility granted to the Postal Service in setting postal rates. The Act requires the Commission to develop and maintain regulations for a modern system of rate regulation, consult with the Postal Service on delivery service standards and performance measures, consult with the Department of State on international postal policies, prevent cross-subsidization of competitive products by market products or other anticompetitive postal practices, promote transparency and accountability, and adjudicate complaints. The law also assigns new and continuing oversight responsibilities to the PRC, including annual determinations of Postal Service compliance with applicable laws, development of accounting practices and procedures for the Postal Service, review of the cost of the Universal Service Obligation, and assurance of transparency through periodic reports. New enforcement tools include subpoena power, authority to direct the Postal Service to adjust rates and to take other remedial actions, and levying fines in cases of deliberate noncompliance with applicable postal laws. • Commission Leadership The Commission is composed of five Commissioners, each of whom is appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of six years. A Commissioner may continue to serve after the expiration of his or her term for up to one year or until a successor is confirmed. No more than three members of the Commission may be from one political party. The Chairman is designated by the President and serves as the chief administrator of the agency. Assisting the Commission is a staff with expertise in law, economics, finance, statistics, and cost accounting. The Commission is organized into four operating offices: •· Accountability and Compliance •· General Counsel •· Public Affairs and Government Relations •· Secretary •· Office of Inspector General. The Office of Accountability & Compliance is responsible for technical analysis and formulation of policy recommendations for the Commission in both domestic and international matters. It provides the analytic support for Commission review of rate changes, negotiated service agreements, classifications of new products, post office closings, and other issues. The Office evaluates Postal Service accounting records, financial reports, and other financial data to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards established by the Commission. This includes reports filed pursuant to SEC rules and procedures. The Office assists the Commission in its annual determinations of compliance with service performance standards and the preparation of the annual report to the President and Congress. The Office of General Counsel provides legal assistance on matters involving the Commission's responsibilities, defends Commission decisions before the courts, and manages the formal complaint process. The Office of Public Affairs & Government Relations facilitates prompt and responsive communications for the Commission with the public, Congress and federal agencies, the Postal Service, and information media. The Office of Secretary & Administration records the official actions of the Commission; preserves Commission documents; maintains personnel records; and provides other support services including managing the Commission's library, docket room, and computers. The Office of Inspector General conducts, supervises, and coordinates audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations of the Commission, and identifies and reports fraud and abuse in Commission programs and operations.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/PRC/POA/PRCHQ/PRC-2014-3/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

RFP PRC2014-3
 

File Name: Postal Regulatory Commission Website (http://www.prc.gov/prc-pages/default.aspx)

Link: http://www.prc.gov/prc-pages/default.aspx

 

Note: If links are broken, refer to Point of Contact above or contact the FBO Help Desk at 877-472-3779.
 

Place of Performance

Address: 901 New York Ave NW, Suite, 200W, Washington, District of Columbia, 20268, United States

Zip Code: 20268
 

Record

SN03374791-W 20140524/140523000037-786fb43f0e6ea7fd7a52858f39df7af8 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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