Supplier Disagreements


The USPS® Supplier Disagreement Resolution Official (SDR Official) resolves business disagreements that arise during the purchasing process, and that cannot be resolved between the supplier and the Postal Service™ contracting officer. This expedited and business-like disagreement-resolution process replaces the Postal Service’s protest procedures, and applies to business disagreements concerning the award of a Postal Service contract and related matters; it does not apply to disputes arising under the Contract Disputes Act, non-renewal of transportation contracts or with respect to disputes about debarment, suspension and ineligibility. The SDR Official’s decisions are final and binding on all parties.

Who the SDR Officials Are
The Postal Service SDR Official is Robert D’Orso, Manager, Policy, Compliance & Audit, Supply Management Infrastructure, Supply Management.

How to Lodge a Business Disagreement
Complete instructions on how to lodge a business disagreement, including what constitutes a disagreement, who may file a disagreement, and applicable time limits, are available in the Postal Service purchasing regulations codified at 39 CFR Section 601. These regulations may be accessed via the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR).

Business Disagreement Decisions
Listed below are recent decisions rendered by the USPS SDR Official:

Fiscal Year 2021

  • SDR No. SDR-21-XX-002 (01/19/2021) PDF
  • SDR No. SDR-21-CS-001 (11/27/2020) PDF

Fiscal Year 2020

  • SDR No. SDR-20-MO-009 (12/08/2020) PDF
  • SDR No. SDR-20-TR-007 (10/28/2020) PDF
  • SDR No. SDR-20-TR-010 (10/26/2020) PDF
  • SDR No. SDR-20-FA-008 (08/14/2020) PDF
  • SDR No. SDR-20-TR-005 (07/29/2020) PDF
  • SDR No. SDR-20-TR-006 (07/21/2020) PDF
  • SDR No. SDR-20-RE-004 (04/23/2020) PDF
  • SDR No. SDR-20-TR-001 (04/17/2020) PDF
  • SDR No. SDR-20-AMHE-01 (12/10/2019) PDF

Fiscal Year 2019

  • SDR No. SDR-19-VDIE-02 (09/11/2019) PDF
  • SDR No. SDR-19-VDIE-01 (01/09/2019) PDF

Fiscal Year 2018

  • SDR No. SDR-18TR-04 (10/05/2018) PDF | DOCX
  • SDR No. SDR-18CPF-05 (09/28/2018) PDF | DOCX
  • SDR No. SDR-18FA-03 (09/10/2018) PDF | DOCX
  • SDR No. SDR-18TR-02 (02/14/2018) PDF | DOCX
  • SDR No. SDR-18FA-01 (01/17/2018) PDF | DOCX

Fiscal Year 2017

  • SDR No. SDR-17TR-08 (09/29/2017) PDF | DOCX
  • SDR No. SDR-17TI-07-A (09/28/2017) PDF
  • SDR No. SDR-17TR-09 (09/25/2017) PDF | DOCX
  • SDR No. SDR-17MO-06 (06/20/2017) PDF | DOCX

Fiscal Year 2016

  • SDR No. SDR-16MO-05 (02/22/2017) PDF | DOCX
  • SDR No. SDR-16CS-04 (02/10/2017) PDF | TXT

Fiscal Year 2015

  • SDR No. SDR-15TR-03 (12/29/2017) PDF | DOCX
  • SDR No. SDR-15TR-02 (08/08/2017) PDF | DOCX
  • SDR No. SDR-15SR-02 (12/22/2015) PDF

Fiscal Year 2014

  • SDR No. SDR-14SR-07 (09/04/2014) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. SDR-14AC-06 (07/10/2014) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. SDR-14SR-05 (06/12/2014) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. SDR-14MT-01 (11/12/2013) PDF | TXT

Fiscal Year 2013

  • SDR No. SDR-13SR-03 (II) (07/10/2013) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. SDR-13SR-03 (02/26/2013) PDF | TXT

Fiscal Year 2012

  • SDR No. SDR-12MT-5 (09/17/2012) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. SDR-12AC-4 (05/25/2012) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. SDR-12AC-1 (12/13/2011) PDF | TXT

Fiscal Year 2011

  • SDR No. SDR11SR-09 (01/30/2012) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. SDR-11SR-08 (12/22/2011) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. SDR11MT-11 (11/23/2011) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. SDR11SR-05 (10/20/2011) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. SDR11SR-05 (08/26/2011) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. SDR11FS-04 (05/06/2011) PDF | RTF
  • SDR No. SDR11SR-02 (02/17/2011) PDF | RTF
  • SDR No. SDR11SR-01 (01/21/2011) PDF | RTF

Fiscal Year 2010

  • SDR No. SDR10MT-02 (11/18/2010) PDF | RTF
  • SDR No. SDR10SR-01 (01/20/2010) PDF | RTF

Fiscal Year 2009

  • Zero Disagreements Filed in FY 2009

Fiscal Year 2008

  • SDR No. SDR08SR-09 (10/31/2008) PDF | RTF
  • SDR No. SDR08MT-08 (10/28/2008) PDF | RTF
  • SDR No. SDR08MT-06 (05/09/2008) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. OM08SR-07 (04/22/2008) PDF | RTF
  • SDR No. SDR08MT-05 (03/31/2008) PDF | RTF
  • SDR No. SDR08SR-04 (03/04/2008) PDF | RTF
  • SDR No. SDR08MT-02 (02/06/2008) PDF | RTF
  • SDR No. SDR08MT-03 (12/18/2007) PDF | RTF
  • SDR No. OM08SR-01 (11/27/2007) PDF | RTF

Fiscal Year 2007

  • SDR No. OM07MT-11 (11/09/2007) PDF | RTF
  • SDR No. OM07MT-10 (11/09/2007) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. OM07SR-09 (07/24/2007) PDF | RTF
  • SDR No. OM07SR-07 (05/14/2007) PDF | RTF
  • SDR No. OM07MT-08 (04/26/2007) PDF | RTF
  • SDR No. OM07MT-06 (02/16/2007) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. OM07MT-03 (01/26/2007) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. OM07MT-05 (12/06/2006) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. OM07MT-04 (12/01/2006) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. OM07MF-02 (12/01/2006) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. OM07ME-01 (11/24/2006) PDF | TXT

Fiscal Year 2006

  • SDR No. OM06MT-08 (09/14/2006) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. OM06MT-07 (04/13/2006) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. OM06SR-06 (03/09/2006) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. OM06SR-05 (02/09/2006) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. OM06MF-03 (12/30/2005) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. OM06SR-04 (12/22/2005) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. OM06SR-02 (12/08/2005) PDF | TXT
  • SDR No. OM06MT-01 (11/07/2005) PDF | TXT

Fiscal Year 2005

  • SDR No. OM05MF-03 (11/23/2005) PDF
  • SDR No. OM05MT-02 (09/27/2005) PDF
  • SDR No. OM05MT-01 (08/01/2005) PDF

More Information

General information regarding the USPS SDR Official process is available via phone at 202-268-5903 or email at SDROfficial@usps.gov.

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