Notice of Intent to Sole Source- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children
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- Solicitation number
- 12319826Q5011
- Agency
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Food and Nutrition Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- 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 USDA Food and Nutrition Service issued a Notice of Intent to sole-source a comprehensive scientific review of WIC food packages, with a response deadline of September 29, 2026; the Government has determined that only one source can meet the technical requirements and is soliciting capability statements to determine whether competitive procurement is appropriate.
The two-phase engagement spans 48 months. Phase I, due within 18 months of award, requires the contractor to conduct a scientific literature review assessing nutritional needs of the WIC target population, convene an expert committee of 12–24 members across 19 specified expertise areas, conduct at least six committee meetings, hold at least two full-day public forums, and deliver a Phase I Report analyzing how current WIC food packages address identified needs and previewing Phase II modeling. Phase II, due within 24 months of Phase I completion, requires a comprehensive report with detailed recommendations for changes to foods and food amounts in each WIC package, supported by nutritional rationale, food group and nutrient analysis, and estimated annual cost or savings relative to baseline.
Key deliverables include quarterly progress reports, public forum transcripts within 60 days, briefing presentations for USDA and Congressional officials, a public webinar, and replicable data files with analytic code. All reports must be published in multiple formats for public access. Phase II recommendations must achieve cost neutrality within $0.10 of the current per-participant monthly food cost (FY2025 baseline: $64.82). If no capability statements demonstrate ability to meet requirements, USDA will proceed with sole-source award under FAR 6.302-5.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to award a sole‑source procurement in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-5 Authorized or required by statute.. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. The Government has determined that only one source is able to meet the technical requirements necessary for this procurement.
In accordance with FAR Part 5, the Government is publicizing this Notice of Intent to ensure transparency and allow interested parties an opportunity to respond. Any capability statements received will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is appropriate. If no responses are received that demonstrate an ability to meet the Government’s requirements, USDA will proceed with a sole‑source award as permitted under FAR and AGAR.
Update #1 ·
The project is expected to be conducted in two phases. During Phase I, the contractor shall review all relevant scientific literature to ensure that the WIC food packages are scientifically based; assess current science on the nutritional needs of the WIC target population; review information on the dietary intake of WIC participants; and examine public health concerns and issues surrounding different types of eating patterns.
As part of this process, the contractor shall convene an expert committee and conduct no less than six expert committee meetings. In addition, the contractor shall conduct not less than two full day public forums to gather professional and public input. At the conclusion of Phase I, the contractor shall issue a Phase I Report that provides an assessment of the nutritional needs of the WIC population relative to current nutritional science, a discussion of how well the current WIC food packages address these needs within the supplemental framework, modeling and analyses to be conducted in Phase II, and a preview of the Phase II recommendation development process.
Phase II will include a Phase II Report containing detailed documentation of all findings and specific recommendations for changes in the foods and amounts of food provided in the WIC food packages for each of the various types of WIC food packages. The recommendations for each of the packages should be supported by a discussion of the nutritional rationale (including but not limited to discussion of the latest nutritional science and other expert recommendations), a food group and subgroup and nutrient analysis, and estimated annual costs or savings compared to baseline of the individual food changes. In addition, the recommendations for all the packages should be presented as a recommendation supported by an estimate of the annual cost or savings and change from baseline. The recommendations may include options; however, the cost of each recommended set of changes shall be estimated separately for each food package.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW WIC Food Packages Scientific Review FINAL.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Special Notice- Post Award | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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