Technical Advisory Services Supporting the Transition of Food for Peace to USDA
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1163797
- Agency
-
Assistant Secretary for Departmental Management
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 928120 International Affairs
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking technical advisory services to support the transition of the Food for Peace Program from USAID to USDA management. This is a market research initiative, not a formal solicitation, and responses are voluntary and non-binding. The government seeks qualified individuals and firms with expertise in five primary areas: communications and foreign market branding aligned with the America First agenda; prepositioned commodities including cost-benefit analysis and cargo preference requirements; non-traditional operating environments covering program operations in unstable contexts; geography and commodity prioritization for funding allocation and emergency reserve management; and known and unknown considerations regarding food aid governance structures and IT infrastructure. Potential respondents should note that the RFI response deadline is March 24, 2026, and that all costs associated with responding are the sole responsibility of the respondent, as the government will not reimburse any expenses incurred.
The procurement carries an aggregate value not to exceed $650,000 for a performance period not exceeding one year, with no anticipated follow-on work. USDA anticipates requiring approximately 4-5 technical advisors to fill operational and experience gaps within the agency regarding the Food for Peace Program, which operates in emergency and unstable environments distinctly different from USDA's traditional domestic food assistance programs. There is no set-aside designation for this opportunity, and any firm size category is eligible to respond, including small businesses, HUBZone firms, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOSB), women-owned small businesses (WOSB), or other than small business entities classified under NAICS code 928120 (International Affairs). No current contractor or incumbent information has been identified in the opportunity documentation, and responses to this RFI cannot be accepted to form binding contracts or result in contract awards.
Notice text
This is a request for information (RFI). This RFI is issued for market research purposes only. It does not constitute a commitment by the Government, nor is it a solicitation or request for quotes or offers. Responses to the RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responses are voluntary and non-binding. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely the responding party’s expense.
See attached document for additional information as well QR code and link to provide response to RFI.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Advisory Services RFI.pdf |
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