Scope
Relevant Experience - The Government will consider the extent to which the vendor demonstrates experience performing work similar in scope, size, and complexity to the requirements of this solicitation.
Retail Scanner Data and Services
Solicitation number1232SA26Q1293
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE · USDA ARS AFM APD
Response deadlineSep 11, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
Deadline status8 days remaining
PostedAug 31, 2026
Record refreshedSep 2, 2026
Place of performanceWashington, DC, 20024, United States
Opportunity summary
Source-citedThis Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks Retail Data and services from responsible sources for a two-year period of performance in Washington, DC. Quotations must include a Firm Fixed Price, SF-1449, and capability statements by the deadline. [3][1]
Key points
Sources
- Attachment+2-+Statement+of+Work.docx
1. **PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE**: Two years from date of award. # DELIVERABLES: | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | **Task and Description** | **Deliverable** | **Target Due Date** | | ***Task 1, part a: Retail scanner data weights, code and documentation/user’s guide*** | Draft computer programs and datasets for part a, Task 1 | 4 months from award date | | Draft computer programs and datasets for improved match rate in 2023 Linker file for part a, Task 1 | 4 months from award date | | Final report, computer programs, and datasets incorporating ERS feedback for all of part a, Task 1 | 5 months from award date | | ***Task 1, part b: 2023 UPC to EFPG mapping*** | Draft computer programs and datasets fo
- Attachment+1-+SF-1449-+1232SA26Q1293.pdf
This means quotations will be compared against one another to determine which provides the best value to the Government, based on the evaluation factors outlined in this solicitation.
- Official SAM.gov notice
Place of performance: Washington, DC, 20024, USA
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Public-source intelligence
Source-backed opportunity brief
Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the offeror will not be eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements. (d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract. (e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to offeror’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the offeror to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001. (f) Failure on the part of the offeror or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate the contract for default. (End of Provision) NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Protest Procedures The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to fair, transparent, and efficient acquisitions.
Deliverables
1. **PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE**: Two years from date of award. # DELIVERABLES: | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | **Task and Description** | **Deliverable** | **Target Due Date** | | ***Task 1, part a: Retail scanner data weights, code and documentation/user’s guide*** | Draft computer programs and datasets for part a, Task 1 | 4 months from award date | | Draft computer programs and datasets for improved match rate in 2023 Linker file for part a, Task 1 | 4 months from award date | | Final report, computer programs, and datasets incorporating ERS feedback for all of part a, Task 1 | 5 months from award date | | ***Task 1, part b: 2023 UPC to EFPG mapping*** | Draft computer programs and datasets for part b, Task 1 | 3 months from award date | | Final user documentation, computer programs, and datasets for part b, Task 1 | 5 months from award date | | ***Task 1, part c: 2023 F-MAP*** | Draft computer programs, datasets, and csv machine-readable files for web posting for part c, Task 1 | 7 months from award date | | Final report, computer programs, datasets and machine-readable csv files for web posting incorporating ERS feedback for part c, Task 1 | 8 months from award date | | ***Task 2: Provide guided discussions regarding the code and documentation for ERS economists*** | Virtual trainings on conducting Task 1 and written responses/ad hoc meetings for addressing past and current deliverables | 9 months from award date | | ***Optional Task 3.
Evaluation
This means quotations will be compared against one another to determine which provides the best value to the Government, based on the evaluation factors outlined in this solicitation.
Submission
The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer.
Place of performance
Washington, DC, 20024, USA
Key dates
Posted Aug 31, 2026; Responses due Sep 11, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC; Archive date Sep 26, 2026
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Notice information
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Description - This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1293 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Retail Data and services. This acquisition is NOT set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541720. The small business size standard is $28M. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. In order to be considered for award QUOTERS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the service, price for each task, including optional tasks with the total inclusive of all options, and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Submit attached SF-1449 with blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and individual Contract Line Items priced in full. Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation. Past Performance References- Please see Attachment 3- Past Performance document for what is required. Submit Capability Statement and/or technical documentation showing relevant experience and capability to meet or exceed ALL Performance Elements in the Statement of Work. REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further consideration. Quotes are due on 9/11/2026 at 9:00 AM PT by email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation title name and number as the subject line of the email. Questions-All questions must go to Elizabeth Calhoun, whom may be reached at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. You must include the solicitation name AND number as the subject line of the email. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 9/7/2026 by 2:00 PM PT.
What changed
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Notice history
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · LatestPosted Aug 31, 2026 · response deadline Sep 11, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
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