Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0414
USDA Seeks Retail Food Store Location and Characteristics Data (2026–2030)
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
April 07, 2026
Respond By
April 14, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0414
NAICS
541910
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Economic Research Service (ERS) are seeking qualified small businesses to provide comprehensive Retail Food Store Location and Characteristics Data for the years 2026 through 2030. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Sub-agencies: Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Economic Research Service (ERS) - Products/Services Requested: - Annual datasets (2026–2030) covering: - Store name, address, geographic identifiers - Sales, size, ownership, and store categories - Market area identifiers - SNAP and WIC authorization status - Detailed documentation for each dataset - Store types include supermarkets, superettes, mass-merchandisers, wholesale clubs, drug stores, and convenience stores - Annual delivery of data and documentation by July 1 of each year - Timely responses to third-party review requests - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Data must support economic and policy research on food access - Responses are specifically sought from qualified small businesses - Deliverables include both data and supporting documentation, with annual updates and third-party review responsiveness - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - No part numbers are provided; the requirement is for custom data services
Description
Sources Sought in accordance with the attached memorandum.