Special Notice- Post Award
Award Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12319826Q5011
- Agency
-
Food and Nutrition Service
Department of Agriculture
- Awarded
- to National Academy Of Sciences
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 12319826C5007 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Place of performance
- District of Columbia 20001, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded a sole-source contract valued at $3.9 million to the National Academy of Sciences on September 30, 2026, for the third comprehensive scientific review of WIC Food Packages under FAR 6.302-5 (Authorized or Required by Statute).
The contract period runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2030. NAS will evaluate nutritional needs and dietary patterns of WIC-eligible populations, review nutrition science, convene an expert committee, conduct public forums and open meetings, perform dietary and nutrient analyses, and deliver an Interim Scientific Progress Report and Final Scientific Review Report recommending updates to WIC food packages. The procurement was structured in three CLINs covering Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 2 Option activities. The Government determined that only NAS possesses the statutory mandate, scientific independence, objectivity, and national credibility required under the Congressional Charter and Executive Order 12832. No traditional market research was conducted due to the statutory nature of the requirement. A Notice of Intent was published on SAM.gov to allow capability statement submissions; no responses demonstrated ability to meet Government requirements.
Notice text
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded a sole-source procurement in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-5, Authorized or Required by Statute. This post-award notice is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. The Government determined that only one source was able to meet the technical requirements necessary for this procurement. In accordance with FAR Part 5, USDA is publishing this notice to promote transparency and provide information regarding the award. Because the procurement has already been awarded, capability statements or other responses will not be considered for this action.
Awarded contract 12319826C5007 to NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES for 3900000.00 on 2026-09-30.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A05_12319826C5007 Justification to Restrict Competition_FE.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Award Notice | |
| Notice of Intent to Sole Source- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children | Special Notice |
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