Retail Food Store Location and Characteristics Data

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is seeking retail food store location and characteristics data under solicitation number 1232SA26Q0414-1. This procurement is conducted as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items through a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The requirement is unrestricted, allowing all responsible sources to submit quotations for consideration. The primary objective is to acquire comprehensive data regarding retail food store locations and their specific characteristics to support agency research and management functions.

The contract is classified under NAICS 541910 for Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling and PSC R702 for Support- Management: Data Collection. There is no set-aside designated for this acquisition. Performance will take place in Washington, DC, and the solicitation includes two attachments: a Statement of Work and a document detailing solicitation terms and conditions.

Responses to this RFQ are due by May 26, 2026. Submissions must adhere to the provisions and clauses incorporated by reference, which are accessible through standard federal acquisition regulations. Frank Palmer is the designated point of contact for this requirement. The acquisition is managed by the USDA ARS AFM APD office.