CDS Solutions Table of Contents

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Our Table of Contents is your guided roadmap to everything CDS. Whether you’re just starting as a supplier or navigating complex contract terms, this section helps you quickly locate startup tools, training programs, compliance guides, and support resources—all in one organized view.

1. 🚀 CDS Business Startup Program

Step-by-step guidance for becoming a CDS supplier

  • What is CDS and How to Qualify
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  • Responsibilities and Requirements
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  • Registering as a Federal Contractor
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  • NAICS Codes
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  • Creating a Legal Entity (LLC, EIN, DUNS, Insurance)
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  • Understanding Fixed Price Contract with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA)
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  • Preparing to Bid: Documents, Vehicles & Route Readiness
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  • USPS Expectations from Day One
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📎 Includes: Downloadable startup checklist, fillable templates

CDS Top Challenges

1. “Follow The Contract”
2. DoL Prevailing Wage and WD Adjustments
3. Extra Trip Reimbursement
4. Late Slip Reimbursement
5. CPI Adjustment Requests
6. Route Evaluations and Service Change Request (eSCR)
7. Holiday & Sunday Deliveries
8. 5500’s Responses
9. Edit Book Responsibilites
10. Subcontracting

2. 📚 Contract Education Center

Breaking down complex contract language into real-world terms

  • Statement of Work (SOW) Breakdown
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  • Section B. Statement of Work and USPS Terms and Conditions Date of Issue: January 2025
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  • Terms & Conditions in Plain Language
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  • Provision-by-Provision Learning Tools
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  • Clause-by-Clause Breakdown & Analysis
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  • Management Instructions
    » Includes Economic Pay Adjustment 2005,  Conducting Highway Contract Route Surveys  2009, Screening Highway Transportation Contract Personnel  2009, HCR Late Slip Reconsiliation 2012, Compliance with Prompt Payment Act  2013, Admin of CDS Routes 2018, USPS Safety Manual 2020
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  • Common Contract Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them
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  • Pro Tips
    » Includes Quick Tips
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  • FAQs
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3. 🎓 CDS Compliance Training Portal

Focused on legal and regulatory responsibilities under federal oversight

  • Service Contract Act (SCA) Compliance
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  • Understanding Federal Laws: FLSA, FMLA, EEO, ADA, OSHA, CWHSSA, ACA, VEVRRA
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  • Understanding State Laws: Sick Leave, Retirement Plan
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  • Understanding California Laws: SCA, California AB5, Wage & Hour Laws, Labor Code & Employment Laws, Workers’ Compensation, Federal Employment Laws, USPS Specific Requirements
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  • Oversight Agencies: CDS Contracting office, DoL, IRS, SBA, USP Operations, USPS OIG, USPIS
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  • Required Reports & Filings: VETS-4212, PS Form 5399, W-9s
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  • Data Privacy & Mail Security Responsibilities
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4. 🛠️ Tools & Resources Library

Everything you need to run your CDS operation effectively

  • Essentials
    » Includes CDS Supplier Requirements, CDS Route Solicitations, Wage Determination (WD), EIA Fuel PADD, CPI,  FOIA Information Hub
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  • Forms: Solicitation Documents & Cost Worksheet Recommendations
    » Includes Fillable PS Forms: 5399, 5397, 5466, 5500, Supplier Information, 2025, Response to Provision 4-1, Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreement, 2181-c Authorization and Release – Background Investigation, 3881-X Supplier and Payee Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Enrollment, Electronic Service Change Request (eSCR), Extra Trip Authorizations, Late Slips
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  • Sample Communication Emails (AO/PM, CDS office, US Postal Operations)
    » Includes PS Form 5397 Contract Route Extra Trip Authorization, 5466 Late Slips, Route Surveys, electronic Service Change (eSCR), Wage Determination (WD), Consumer Price Index (CPI)
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  • Safety
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  • News, Memos & Publications
    » Includes The Last Mile, Safety Minutes, Media Articles, Supply Management, USPS Industry Alert, Save The Post Office, Mail Spoken Here, USPS Facility Information During an Emergency, Standup Talks, OIG, DoL, IRS, Articles by Terry Stumpff, CDS Express, Safety Corner (Coming 2026)
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  • Webinars
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  • Power Points
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  • USPS Scanner “Load Truck” Function
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  • USPS Scanner “Look Ahead” Function
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  • USPS Scanner ” Sampling Scans” Function
  • Peak Season & Sunday Service Planning
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  • Geo Audit Prep Kits
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  • Resources
    » Includes USPS Contract Deliver Service, Department of Labor, Internal Revenue Service, Small Business Association,USPS Postal Operations, USO Inspection Services, USPS Office of Inspector General
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  • Handbooks
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  • Legal
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5. 🤝 Recruitment & Retention Support

Build and maintain a strong CDS workforce

  • Hiring & Screening Best Practices
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  • Subcontractor Onboarding Templates
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  • New Hire Training Kits: Casing, Delivery Safety, Customer Service
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  • Ongoing Training to Reduce Turnover
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  • Peer Discussion Boards & Mentorship Forum
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6. 🌐 Networking & Member Benefits

Build community, grow professionally, and stay informed

  • National CDS Networking Map
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  • Full Access to the CDS Solutions Website
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  • Access to the CDS Solutions Members only Facebook page
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  • Monthly Webinars, Newsletters & Safety Briefs
    » Includes Round Table Discussions Reports, The Last Mile Newsletter, Bi-Monthly Safety Minutes, Safety Corner (Coming 2026)
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  • Members Only One on One Consultation
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  • “Ask an Expert” Office Hours
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  • 100% Tax Deduction Membership
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