Domestic Delivery Services
The second generation Domestic Delivery Services (DDS-2) Blanket Purchase Agreement has been awarded to UPS and is now available for use. The DDS-2 solution provides significant discounts to the already low prices available on GSA's Schedule 48 for express and ground delivery services. Specifically, the DDS-2 solution enables agencies to:
- Realize significant savings (up to sixteen (16) percent savings compared to Multiple Award Schedule rates, and up to seven (7) percent savings compared to rates from the first generation DDS2 program);
- Avoid fuel surcharges on parcel shipments;
- Streamline their acquisition process and reduce redundant contracts across the government;
- Receive robust savings reports which can be used to demonstrate progress towards meeting OMB's savings targets;
- Maintain best-in-class delivery service levels;
- Minimize administrative overhead through use of a dedicated customer service team;
- Manage inbound, outbound, and intra-agency shipments more efficiently and;
- Implement commercial best practices for additional cost reductions.
The DDS-2 solution was developed by a team of over 15 agencies who followed the disciplined strategic sourcing process [PDF, 12.7KB] developed by the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative (FSSI). This process allowed the team to develop a solution that meets the government’s unique shipping needs and to negotiate rates that truly leverage the government’s buying power.
To join the program, follow the instructions on the Sign-up letter [Word, 37.5KB] and account information. Please send a copy to stevie.graham@gsa.gov.
For more information on the FSSI DDS-2 program, please see the following:
| Name | Format | Size |
|---|---|---|
| DDS-2 Flyer | 313k | |
| Fact sheet | 58.2k | |
| Blanket Purchase Agreement | 604k | |
| Ordering and Funding Procedures | 7.68k | |
| New Account Locations | Excel | 178k |
| Press Release | 13.7k | |
| Kickoff Meeting Presented by GSA | 490k | |
| Kickoff Meeting presented by UPS | 1.28MB | |
| Increasing competition and structuring contracts | 103k | |
| UPS Strategic Account Directors Assigned to Agencies | 22.1k | |
| FAQ | 44.5k | |
| Eligible Users | 148k |
To learn more about World-Wide Express, please visit World-wide Express (International Delivery Service)
To take UPS tutorials and/or obtain shipping information, please visit UPS Tutorials and Shipping Information (a nongovernment website)
To learn about Transmission of Classified Information, please visit Guidance for Transmission Methods of Classified Information
If you have any questions please contact Stevie Graham at (703) 605-5569 or stevie.graham@gsa.gov
The shortcut for this page is www.gsa.gov/dds.
