ContractCombined Synopsis/Solicitation

Retail Food Store Location and Characteristics Data

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE• 1232SA26Q0414-1
Response Deadline
May 26, 2026
6 days left
Days Remaining
6
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking retail food store location and characteristics data to support Economic Research Service research on food availability, access, and household shopping patterns. The work calls for detailed, store-level information for 2026 through 2030, including store characteristics, geolocation and geographic identifiers, sales, selling area, staffing, checkout registers, SNAP/WIC authorization, and updates on openings, closures, and ownership changes. Submissions must be consistent across years for integration and provided in Excel or text format with Microsoft Word documentation, and the award will be evaluated on best value using technical capabilities, relevant experience, past performance, and price. The contract is a firm-fixed-price effort with one base year and four option years, quotes are due May 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MDT, questions are due May 21, 2026, and quotations must be submitted electronically to frank.palmer@usda.gov.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541910
Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling
PSC Code
R702
SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: DATA COLLECTION

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions_Retail Food Store Data.pdf
PDF•399 KB•May 19, 2026
AI Summary
This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 1232SA26Q0414) for Retail Food Store Location and Characteristics Data, prepared by the USDA. It outlines the requirement for a firm-fixed-price contract with one base year and four option years, not exceeding five years and six months. All responsible sources are invited to submit quotations, which must include a detailed description of capability, relevant experience, and past performance. Quotes are due by May 26, 2026, at 10:00 am Mountain Daylight Time and must be submitted electronically to frank.palmer@usda.gov. The final day for questions is May 21, 2026. Award will be based on a best-value comparative evaluation, considering technical capabilities, relevant experience, past performance, and price. Key clauses incorporated by reference include those related to anti-discrimination, DEI compliance, and unenforceable supplier terms. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and will receive payments via IPP.gov.
Attachment 2_SOW Retail Food Store Data.pdf
PDF•283 KB•May 19, 2026
AI Summary
The USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) requires detailed, store-level data on food retailers for the years 2026-2030 to support economic and policy research. This data will be used to assess food availability in low-income areas and the impact of food store access on household shopping. The requested information includes store characteristics, location (longitude-latitude, state, county, census tract), market area identifiers, annual sales, selling area, employee numbers, checkout registers, and SNAP/WIC authorization. Data on new stores, closures, and ownership changes are also required. Submissions must be in Excel or text format, with documentation in Microsoft Word, and be consistent across years for integration. The USDA will disseminate aggregated findings, ensuring privacy. The contractor must respond to third-party collaboration requests within one week.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 19, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 26, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 10, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Sub-Tier
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Office
USDA ARS AFM APD

Point of Contact

Name
Frank Palmer

Place of Performance

Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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