2026 FDA U. S. Animal Feed Inspection Program - Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Acquisition and Grant Services has published a Special Notice announcing its intent to award sole source contracts to state and territorial organizations for the 2026 U.S. Animal Feed Inspection Program. This Notice of Intent to Sole Source was posted on January 15, 2026, with a deadline of January 30, 2026, for interested parties to submit statements of capability. The solicitation is categorized under Administration of Public Health Programs (NAICS 923120) and Quality Control – Miscellaneous (PSC H199). The FDA is pursuing a sole source contracting approach under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(5) and 21 U.S.C. 301 (Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act), recognizing that only governmental entities possess the unique legal authority required to conduct these specialized inspections.

The primary objective of this Notice is to secure inspection services to ensure compliance with federal food safety regulations, with services limited exclusively to state, local, tribal, and territorial organizations that possess regulatory inspection authority. Prospective contractors must submit a statement of capabilities via email to Cynthia.Martin@fda.hhs.gov by January 30, 2026. Eligible contractors must demonstrate three key qualifications: legal authority under state and territorial law to access private commercial establishments for regulatory inspections, trained personnel experienced in inspectional procedures and federal compliance assessment, and demonstrated experience with state and territorial regulatory procedures for addressing violations. The contract structure includes one base period of 12 months with four optional 12-month renewal periods. The FDA reserves the right to determine whether to proceed with the sole source award or transition to competitive procurement, and interested organizations should note that phone calls will not be accepted regarding this solicitation.