Technical Advisory Services Supporting the Transition of Food for Peace to USDA
Overview
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Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
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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) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for Technical Advisory Services to support the transition of the Food for Peace Program from USAID to USDA management. This RFI is for market research purposes only to gather information from qualified sources to improve future solicitations. Responses are due March 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The USDA, specifically the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), seeks expertise to bridge the knowledge gap regarding the Food for Peace Program's unique operating environment, which often involves unstable, insecure, or hazardous conditions. The anticipated need is for approximately 4-5 technical advisors to assist USDA in adapting its systems, processes, and procedures. Potential future performance-based service contracts are not expected to exceed an aggregate value of $650,000.00 for a period not exceeding one year.
Areas of Expertise Sought:
- Communications: Advising on branding, publicity in foreign markets, and U.S. alignment.
- Prepositioned Commodities: Guidance on establishment, maintenance, trade-offs, risks, benefits, Cargo Preference, and emergency response.
- Non-Traditional Operating Environments: Advice on program operation, monitoring, accountability, and oversight in unstable contexts, including third-party contracts and safety adjustments.
- Geography and Commodity Prioritization: Key considerations for determining priority geographies, appropriate commodities, funding allocations, and reserve funds.
- Known Unknowns and Unknown Unknowns: Identifying areas for USDA consideration in program administration, potentially including IFRP, FACG, Food Aid Quality Review, Title V, and IT infrastructure.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Market Research
- Potential Contract Type: Performance-based service contracts (future)
- Potential Value: Not to exceed $650,000.00 (aggregate)
- Potential Period of Performance: Not to exceed one year
- Set-Aside: Open to all qualified sources, including various facility size classifications (small business, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and other than small business).
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: March 13, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be used for market research purposes only to inform and improve future solicitations. This RFI does not constitute a commitment by the Government or a solicitation for offers.
Additional Notes
Responses are voluntary and non-binding. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in response to this RFI. Specific submission instructions are available via a QR code or link provided in the attached document.