B -- One-on-One In-Depth Interviewing

This contract is a presolicitation notice for conducting one-on-one in-depth interviews, specifically set aside for total small businesses. Its primary purpose is to support the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition by providing a mechanism to quickly gather qualitative consumer information as needed. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541910, which pertains to marketing research and public opinion polling services. A request for proposal related to this contract is expected to be made available approximately 15 days after the initial posting date of April 15, 2005. This opportunity is classified as a total small business set-aside in accordance with FAR 19.5 regulations, ensuring that only eligible small businesses can compete. The contract emphasizes the need for timely and efficient collection of consumer insights to aid FDA in its regulatory and safety efforts.