Retail Food Store Location and Characteristics Data

This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0414-1, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation under FAR Part 12 for the collection and annual delivery of retail food store location and characteristics data across the United States for the period 2026 through 2030, with a base year and four one-year option periods. The requirement is unrestricted and open to all responsible sources, with a small business size standard of $22.5 million under NAICS code 541910. Offers must be submitted electronically by 10:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time on May 26, 2026, to frank.palmer@usda.gov, with no hard copies or faxes accepted. The place of performance is Washington, D.C., though the contracting office is located in Beltsville, Maryland. Data deliverables include annual store-level information such as name, address, geographic codes, sales volume, store type, ownership details, SNAP/WIC authorization status, and changes in store status, all to be submitted by July 1 of each year in Excel or text format, accompanied by comprehensive documentation on methodology, sources, and data limitations. The contract is anticipated to be awarded as a firm-fixed price arrangement, with pricing submitted for each line item and evaluated for fairness and reasonableness under FAR 12.204. Evaluation priorities are Technical Capabilities first, followed by Relevant Experience, Past Performance, and Price, with award based on best value rather than lowest price technically acceptable. Past Performance is assessed using adjectival ratings for relevancy and confidence, with timeliness, quality, and customer satisfaction as key indicators. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses including restrictions on subcontracting, limitations on subcontracts to the government, DEI discrimination prohibitions, options to extend services, and clauses prohibiting the use of government data for AI/ML training or external data processing without authorization. Contractors must be actively registered in SAM.gov with a valid UEI, self-certify their size status, and comply with affirmative certifications regarding anti-discrimination programs tied to Executive Orders 14168 and 14173. Invoicing is required through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), payments will be made via electronic funds transfer, and the Government retains sole authority for inspection and acceptance of deliverables. Special requirements prohibit unilateral service suspension, unauthorized use of federal logos, indemnification of the contractor, and