1-17.3 Initial Consideration

A preliminary review of each unsolicited proposal is performed to determine whether:

• It meets the definition of an unsolicited proposal and is not a marketing initiative.
• It offers potential benefit to the business and competitive objectives of the Postal Service and is not already under consideration by the organization.
• It does not contain confidential or proprietary information not protected by a copyright or patent.

Unsolicited proposals must offer innovative ideas and concepts related to a Postal Service line of business. Submittals that meet this standard are forwarded to the organization within the Postal Service that is responsible for the operation potentially affected by the proposal.

If the unsolicited proposal is determined to be incomplete, the responsible unsolicited proposal coordinator will send a letter to the submitter. The letter will advise that the proposal is incomplete, specify what is missing, and request the necessary information.