# Retail Food Store Location and Characteristics Data

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0414

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0414
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Awarded to Nielsen Consumer LLC
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA)
- NAICS: 541910 Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling
- Product or service code: R702 Data Collection Services
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Washington, District of Columbia
- County: District of Columbia (FIPS 11001). https://abierto.us/counties/district-of-columbia-dc-11001
- City: Washington. https://abierto.us/cities/washington-dc-1150000
- First posted: April 7, 2026
- Last posted: April 15, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/920210e830054f0388b94eb417e41a8c/view

## Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0414 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Retail Food Store Data. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference.

The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541910 The small business size standard is $22.5 million This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Nielsen Consumer LLC (UEI VB6DSM6SGXJ5)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0351, purchase order
- Obligated: $396,187.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 4 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 1232SA26Q0414 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0351_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- April 7, 2026: Sources sought, due April 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 36d45340e1ed4d7cbdc8a96669f5a711. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/36d45340e1ed4d7cbdc8a96669f5a711/view
- April 15, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due April 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 920210e830054f0388b94eb417e41a8c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/920210e830054f0388b94eb417e41a8c/view

## Points of contact

- Frank Palmer, frank.palmer@usda.gov

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