The USDA Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) is seeking proposals for retailer investigations services to support the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Services include conducting investigative passes at retail stores, which involve undercover purchase attempts and trafficking attempts. Contractors will be responsible for completing and entering results within a strict timeline, providing qualified investigators, maintaining federal security and confidentiality, and producing required reports. Investigations may lead to enforcement actions, requiring investigators to provide accurate evidence and testimony. The contract will be awarded to two vendors for fixed-price requirements contracts, with a potential period of performance of five years. Proposals are due by July 9, 2026. Questions are due by June 22, 2026.
Proposals are due by July 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. Late proposals will not be accepted.
Payment will be made by the government. Specific terms are detailed in the solicitation documents, including clauses related to payment by electronic funds transfer and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors.
The government will award contracts based on the Highest Technically Rated with Fair and Reasonable Price (HTRFR) approach, considering technical approach, past performance, and price. Technical approach is the most important factor.
Offerors must demonstrate a clear, compliant, and effective approach for executing all investigative tasks, including qualifications and experience of key personnel, ability to recruit and train investigators, and adherence to security and IT compliance requirements.
Failure to comply with contract terms, including those related to antidiscrimination and DEI compliance, may be grounds for termination for default.
Questions are due no later than June 22, 2026. Agency protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR ****.
Submission of a knowing false statement regarding compliance or eligibility may subject the offeror to liability under the False Claims Act and criminal liability.