Inspector Recruitment, Training, and Commissioning Support

The contract requires comprehensive support for the recruitment, screening, training, and commissioning of inspectors and underage purchasers under the authority of the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically through the FDA Office of Acquisition and Grant Services. This includes managing all aspects of background checks, onboarding procedures, and ongoing program administration to ensure personnel are fully qualified and compliant with federal standards. The work is focused on building and sustaining a reliable workforce capable of enforcing underage purchasing regulations, with an emphasis on rigorous vetting and structured development programs. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561320, indicating it is reserved exclusively for small business concerns, and is structured as a subcontract. The solicitation was posted on May 1, 2026, with a response deadline of May 15, 2026, and the place of performance is designated as St James. The contract aims to support critical public health enforcement functions by ensuring trained and authorized personnel are deployed effectively, under the broader mission of the HHS and FDA to protect public safety.