FPAC Data Engineering & Data Management– Notice of Intent to Compete Under USDA STRATUS Pool 2 Small Business Track
Overview
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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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Mission Area, has issued a Special Notice regarding its intent to compete a requirement for Data Engineering & Data Management services. This effort will be conducted under the USDA STRATUS Pool 2 Small Business Track. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. It was published on May 19, 2026, with a response date of June 19, 2026 for informational purposes.
Scope of Work
The forthcoming requirement will include comprehensive Data Administration (DA) support and support for USDA's Enterprise Data and Analytics Platform (EDAPT).
Data Administration responsibilities will encompass:
- Data definition, policies, procedures, and standards
- Data conflict resolution
- Database planning, analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance
- Data protection and performance assurance
- Data architecture and modeling
- Metadata management (e.g., Unity Catalog, DataZone)
- User training, education, and consulting support
EDAPT Support elements are anticipated to include:
- Managing EDAPT as the central repository for integrated USDA data
- Supporting analytical reporting, dashboards, and data product development
- Implementing data cleansing and transformation for quality assurance
- Supporting ingestion, integration, and quality assurance for operational data sources
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Vehicle: USDA STRATUS Pool 2 Small Business Track
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Published Date: May 19, 2026
- Response Date: June 19, 2026 (for informational notice)
Evaluation
This is a Special Notice for informational purposes only. It is not a Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), or invitation to bid, and no proposals are being requested at this time.
Additional Notes
The USDA intends to utilize the STRATUS Pool 2 Small Business Track due to its streamlined cloud-focused IT services framework and sufficient small business vendor diversity.