Retail Scanner Data and Services
USDA ARS is buying retail scanner data and related services through a firm-fixed-price commercial procurement open to responsible sources that can meet the statement of work.
⚑ Federal contract RFQ, not a grant · All responsible sources may submit; not set aside for small business · Firm-fixed-price quotation required with SF-1449, UEI, past performance, and capability documentation · Quotation rejection for incomplete submission; due 2026-09-11 9:00 AM PT by email
This is a USDA retail scanner data/services procurement, essentially a data-vendor RFQ with no social-science research program fit. IPPRA’s work is on public opinion, risk, education policy, and hazard communication, not agricultural market data infrastructure or commercial data services.
JUDGED AGAINST THE ROSTER'S PUBLICATION DOSSIER · GPT-5.4-MINI · 2026-09-01
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 80 strong | technical depth: substantial; funds data infrastructure |
| IPPRA | 43 partial | outside portfolio topics; social/behavioral work is minor; funds data/survey infrastructure |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 10 none | deep-tech content; no commercialization signal |
Description
Description - This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1293 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Retail Data and services. This acquisition is NOT set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541720. The small business size standard is $28M. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. In order to be considered for award QUOTERS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the service, price for each task, including optional tasks with the total inclusive of all options, and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Submit attached SF-1449 with blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and individual Contract Line Items priced in full. Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation. Past Performance References- Please see Attachment 3- Past Performance document for what is required. Submit Capability Statement and/or technical documentation showing relevant experience and capability to meet or exceed ALL Performance Elements in the Statement of Work. REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further consideration. Quotes are due on 9/11/2026 at 9:00 AM PT by email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation title name and number as the subject line of the email. Questions-All questions must go to Elizabeth Calhoun, whom may be reached at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. You must include the solicitation name AND number as the subject line of the email. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 9/7/2026 by 2:00 PM PT.
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. Organization: AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF / AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE / USDA ARS AFM APD.
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