SAM #12319826Q5007

USDA FNS Solicitation for WIC Eligibility and Program Reach Estimates (2024–2025)

The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), under the Department of Agriculture, is seeking a contractor to deliver comprehensive estimates of WIC eligibility and program reach for calendar years 2024 and 2025. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), including FNS-HQ-MGMT-CMD - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation - Services Requested: - Develop national, regional, State, county, territory, and Congressional district-level estimates of WIC eligibility, coverage, and participation rates - Special focus on Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) with tailored estimates and feedback collection - Deliverables include: - Detailed technical and brief national reports for 2024 and 2025 - Analytic data files and supporting datasets - Interactive online graphics and maps for public dissemination - Project management, analysis plan development, and virtual briefings - Optional tasks for ITO and sub-State level estimates - All data, code, and documentation to ensure replicability and privacy compliance - Unique Requirements: - Collaboration with FNS and Tribal Organizations - Emphasis on reproducibility, transparency, and privacy - Deliverables must be suitable for public release and FNS website integration - Early delivery of work products is accepted - No hardware or COTS software procurement; all work is professional services and data analytics

Description

The USDA Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) is seeking a contractor to produce national, regional, State, county, territory, and Congressional district-level estimates of WIC eligibility and program reach for calendar years 2024 and 2025. Required services include generating eligibility counts and rates, coverage and participation rates, a CY2024 brief national report, a full CY2024/2025 technical report, analytic data files, and interactive online graphics. All analyses must include complete supporting data, code, and documentation necessary to replicate the results. Work must be conducted in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The period of performance is 18 months from date of award. Deliverables are detailed in the solicitation attachments. This procurement will be competed under full and open competition.

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