USDA-ERS Macroeconomic Forecasts & ERS Farm Income Data

This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0772, is an unrestricted, combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial services under FAR Part 12, seeking quotations for Macroeconomic Forecasts and Farm Income Estimates Data from the USDA Economic Research Service. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed price requirements contract with a base year from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and four one-year option periods extending through June 30, 2031. Deliverables include a Windows-compatible global macroeconomic model, monthly forecast data available online with historical updates, downloadable monthly economic reports covering U.S. and global economies, and associated technical support, documentation, and training. All work is performed virtually, with electronic delivery to the ERS-CDR-51 address, and no physical packaging or marking requirements apply. The North American Industry Classification System code is 541690, with a small business size standard of $19 million, though the requirement is open to all responsible sources without set-aside. Quotes must be submitted by June 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with inquiries due by June 22, 2026, directed to Jacob Toft at jacob.toft@usda.gov. Offerors must provide pricing for all line items, demonstrate a detailed technical approach aligned with the Statement of Work, and disclose any inability to meet any requirement. Proposals must maintain firm pricing for 90 days after the due date. Evaluation is based on pass/fail gates for fair and reasonable pricing and acceptable or neutral past performance; award will go to the highest technically rated offeror without tradeoffs, and not necessarily the lowest-priced. The contractor must comply with multiple federal clauses including whistleblower protections, anti-trafficking, and prohibitions on internal confidentiality agreements, as well as agency-specific requirements under 452.203-70 and 452.203-71, which mandate adherence to federal anti-discrimination laws and prohibitDEI initiatives violating Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act or the Equal Protection Clause. Compliance with these provisions is a material condition of payment. Offerors must also submit required certifications including SAM registration, disclosure of payments to influence federal transactions, and security and tax liability representations. A suitability determination and mandatory privacy and security training may be required if access to USDA