Technical and Business Assistance
Type: Forecast • Source ID: FY27_001893
Overview
Description
TABA Contract - Under Section 9(q) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(q)) as fortified by the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act (P.L. 119-83) the law establishes a clear dual-track framework for how federal agencies like the USDA NIFA must handle Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) contract. The legislative authority explicitly states that the USDA cannot force awardees to use a government-selected TABA vendor but it must make one available if an awardee specifically requests it. The law puts all the decision-making power in the hands of the small business the
Est. Value
Min: $250,000
Max: $499,000
Max: $499,000
Est. Award Date
2027; 1st (October 1 - December 31)
Expected Soon
Source Est. Solicitation Date
08/03/2026
Set Aside
To Be Determined
Forecast Type
New Requirement
Place of Performance
Kansas City, MO USA
National Institute of Food and Agriculture is forecasted to issue a new procurement for Technical and Business Assistance around 2027; 1st (October 1 - December 31) worth up to $499,000.
Agency
Source Level 1 Agency
Department of Agriculture
Source Level 2 Agency
Agricultural Research Service
Contacts
Point of Contact
NICOLE MCKENZIE Profile
Point of Contact Email
SBA Advisor
NICOLE MCKENZIE; nicole.mckenzie@usda.gov
Small Business Offices
Potential Bidders and Partners
Similar Active Opportunities
Additional Detail
Date Published
11/3/26
Date Modified
11/3/26
Additional Notes
Created: 2026-11-03; Extent Competed: Full and Open Competition; Functional Area: Services and Supplies (non-IT); Funding Office: 12H3-123159 USDA NIFA; Base Exercised Options: Base Contract Value.
Source Forecast ID
FY27_001893