(b) Declining to accept or consider proposals. The Postal Service may decline to accept or consider proposals when a person or organization exhibits unacceptable conduct or business practices that do not meet reasonable business expectations or does not provide a high level of confidence about the entity's current or future business relations. Unacceptable conduct or business practices include, but are not limited to:

1. (1) Marginal or dilatory contract performance;
2. (2) Failure to deliver on promises made in the course of dealings with the Postal Service;
3. (3) Providing false or misleading information regarding financial condition, ability to perform, or other material matters, including any aspect of performance on a contract; and
4. (4) Engaging in other questionable or unprofessional conduct or business practices.

(c) Notice. If the Postal Service elects to decline to accept or consider proposals from a person or organization, the vice president, Supply Management, or his or her designee, will provide a written notice to the person or organization by Certified Mail, return receipt requested, explaining:

1. (1) The reasons for the decision;
2. (2) The effective date of the decision;
3. (3) The scope of the decision;
4. (4) The period of time the decision will be in effect, (a matter at the Postal Service's discretion consistent with the circumstances); and
5. (5) The supplier's right to contest the decision.