Notice of Intent - Qlik Saas (USDA STRATUS)

SOL #: f038a8e6efce4e6c937ccade75a72daeSpecial NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture
Food Safety And Inspection Service

Place of Performance

Washington, DC

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (Saa S Or Subscription) Involved With The Analysis, Design, Development, Code, Test And Release Packaging Services Associated With Application Development Projects, As Well As Off The Shelf Business Software. (DA10)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 25, 2026
2
Action Date
Apr 24, 2026, 4:00 PM

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 Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), has issued a Notice of Intent to award a firm fixed-price task order to Carahsoft Technology Corp. for Qlik Software as a Service (SaaS). This procurement will be executed under the existing USDA STRATUS Blanket Ordering Agreement (BOA). While this is not a request for competitive proposals, interested parties may submit capability statements for consideration.

Scope of Work

The task order encompasses Qlik SaaS licensing, support, and all necessary services to enable USDA's secure, scalable, and compliant data analytics and visualization capabilities. FSIS is mandated to utilize the STRATUS BOA for acquisitions within its scope.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Notice of Intent (to award a Firm Fixed-Price Task Order)
  • Intended Awardee: Carahsoft Technology Corp.
  • Vehicle: USDA STRATUS Blanket Ordering Agreement (BOA)
  • Duration: One (1) base year plus four (4) one-year option periods, totaling up to five (5) years.
  • Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source Intent)
  • Response Due: April 24, 2026, 4:00 PM ET (for capability statements)
  • Published: March 25, 2026
  • Place of Performance: Washington, DC

Additional Notes

Carahsoft Technology Corp. is identified as the only authorized reseller for Qlik SaaS under the USDA STRATUS BOA. This procurement leverages existing contract vehicles for timely and cost-effective acquisition of mission-critical SaaS. Capability statements will be considered if received by the deadline.

People

Points of Contact

Eric SchnitzlerPRIMARY
Eric.Schnitzler@usda.gov

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