2-32.3 Feasibility of the Supplier Solution

The proposal should be subject to rigorous checks to confirm that the solution complies with the Postal Service’s technological standards and guidance. The potential supplier’s proposal must demonstrate an understanding of the requirements and outline an approach to performing the work, as reflected in its:

• Knowledge of the Postal Service mission and purchase objectives.
• Awareness of the environment in which the product will operate or the work will be done.
• Stated comprehension of work tasks.
• Proposed innovative solutions.
• Use of current technology and methodologies.
• Awareness of potential problem areas.
• Overall feasibility of the approach.

Numerous questions will need to be asked. The proposal evaluation team’s knowledge of the solution is paramount to the success of the evaluation. It is important that the solution matches the needs of the Postal Service. Questions must be applicable to the purchase and can include:

• Does the vision of the potential supplier’s solution match the vision of the Postal Service?
• What skills and resources does the potential supplier intend to employ?
• Does the potential supplier rely heavily upon a labor-intensive process or operate at a level of automation that does not truly benefit the Postal Service?
• Are the supplier’s configuration management processes underpinned by a suitable configuration management tool?
• Does the proposed infrastructure adhere to defined standards, including those for interoperability?

As necessary, the CO is responsible for conducting any necessary discussions between the Postal Service and potential suppliers during the evaluation.