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Retail Scanner Data and Services — R&D- Agriculture: Insect and Disease Control (Basic Research)

Issued by AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE · USDA ARS AFM APD · via SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities

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Published
31 Aug 2026
Closes
11 Sept 2026, 16:00 UTC
Reference
1232SA26Q1293
Location
DC, United States
Sector
Research, Studies & Evaluation

Details

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE · USDA ARS AFM APD is soliciting Retail Scanner Data and Services — R&D- Agriculture: Insect and Disease Control (Basic Research). Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1293. Classified under NAICS 541720 — Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Product/service code AA11 — R&D- AGRICULTURE: INSECT AND DISEASE CONTROL (BASIC RESEARCH). Place of performance: DC, USA. Responses are due by 11 September 2026 16:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

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 [contact details removed]. 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 [contact details removed] 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.

Context for bidders

We hold 48 notices from AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE · USDA ARS AFM APD, going back to August 2026 — 47 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure, Manufacturing & Supply and electronics-semiconductors. There are 26 open Research, Studies & Evaluation tenders in United States. This one closes in 5 days.

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