Chicken Egg & Select Seafood Price Data
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Labor (OASAM) has issued a Presolicitation Notice indicating its intent to sole source the procurement of subscription services for chicken egg and select seafood price data to Urner Barry (Expana). This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1, citing "Only one responsible source." This notice explicitly states it is not a request for potential sources or proposals. The response date for inquiries is July 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary goal is to obtain monthly price data for chicken eggs and various seafood types. Key requirements include:
- Chicken Eggs: Weighted average prices for six U.S. regions (Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, South Central, Northwest, California), broken out by sizes (Jumbo, Extra large, Large, Medium, Small, Breaker stock). Prices must be calculated from egg processors' sales to various channels, weighted by volume, reported as $/dozen, and calculated over the first fourteen days of the month.
- Seafood: Weighted average prices for tuna, shrimp, crabs, lobster, clams, oysters, sea scallops, and mussels. Prices for tuna, crabs, and lobster should cover all U.S. domestic channels. Shrimp data should focus on U.S. caught (Gulf of Mexico) shrimp. Clams, oysters, sea scallops, and mussels should cover all U.S. domestic channels. All seafood prices are to be reported as $/pound (or $/count for some shellfish) on a less-than-truckload basis, calculated over the first fourteen days of the month.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: July 3, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: June 17, 2026
- Product Service Code: B529 (Scientific Data Studies)
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC
Additional Notes
This notice serves to communicate the agency's intent to procure these services from Urner Barry (Expana) due to their unique ability to meet the specific data requirements. Interested parties should note that this is not an open solicitation for bids.