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The Food and Nutrition Service within the Department of Agriculture is seeking undercover investigators to support the ROC in mitigating fraud, waste, and program abuse. The primary objective of this contract is to conduct investigative passes at designated retailer stores to ensure program integrity. This opportunity is currently listed as a forecast with the NAICS code 561611. Interested parties may contact Small Business Specialist Amber Blake for further information regarding this requirement.

General Info

USDA seeks undercover investigators to mitigate fraud and abuse at retailer stores.

Agency

Department of Agriculture → Food And Nutrition Service

NAICS

561611 - Investigation and Personal Background Check Services

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PostedApr 22

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AgencyDepartment of Agriculture → Food And Nutrition Service

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Agriculture → Food And Nutrition Service

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AMBER BLAKE

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AMBER BLAKE

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Full Description

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To assist ROC in reducing fraud waste and program abuse by contracting undercover investigators to conduct investigative passes at required retailer stores.

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