Notice of Intent to Award Under USDA BOA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 USDA, Departmental Administration has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a contract for Operations, Maintenance, and Enhancements for USDA APHIS. This action will be taken under the existing USDA STRATUS BOA and is not a request for competitive quotes. The agency intends to solicit directly under FAR Part 12.
Scope of Work
The intended services encompass comprehensive support for USDA APHIS, including operations, maintenance, and enhancements. This falls under Product Service Code DA10, which covers Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (SaaS or Subscription). These services involve the analysis, design, development, code, test, and release packaging associated with application development projects, as well as off-the-shelf business software. The place of performance is Washington, DC, United States.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award)
- Vehicle: USDA STRATUS BOA (under FAR Part 12)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Date: May 1, 2026, 5:00 PM ET (This date is for comments/expressions of interest regarding the intent, not for competitive proposals.)
- Published: March 31, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice explicitly states that it is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation will be issued. The USDA intends to proceed with a direct solicitation under the existing STRATUS BOA. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement may contact the contracting officer.
Contact: Jessica Massey (jessica.massey@usda.gov)