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Microsimulation modeling and analytical support services

ID: 12-3198-25-R-0002 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  90%
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Description

Posted: Aug. 18, 2025, 3:35 p.m. EDT

************************************************AMENDMENT 0004**********
1. To extend the response date to: August 22, 2025, EST 10am.
2. To provide responses to questions via attachment labeled: "12-3198-25-
R-0002, A0004 Questions and Responses"
3. To remove all AgLearn training and chart from the solicitation, page 33.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.

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************************************************AMENDMENT 0003**********

The purpose of the amendment is to do the following:

To extend the response date to: August 19, 2025, EST 10am and advise
responses to questions will be provided via A0004.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.

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************************************************AMENDMENT 0002**********

The purpose of the amendment is to do the following:

To remove prior Attachments 9a and 9b in their entirety and revise with "Attachment 9a IDIQ Pricing Schedule Revised and Attachment 9b Deliverables Schedule Revised."

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.3 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-04.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION AND A SEPARATE SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The solicitation number for this acquisition is 12-3198-25-R-0002 and is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The NAICS Code for this solicitation is 541611. The Small Business Size Standard is $24.5M. The requirement will be awarded as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract Type with Hybrid Task Order Contract Types to include the following: firm-fixed price (FFP), time and materials (T&M), or Labor Hour (LH). This requirement will be an Unrestricted Set-aside (Full and Open competition). Prospective Offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation and any amendments from SAM.gov. The Government reserves the right to award a contract(s) without discussions if the Contracting Officer determines that the initial offer is providing the best value to the Government and discussions are not necessary.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENTS FOR FULL SOLICITATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR 12-3198-25-R-0002

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Background
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking to enhance food security and reduce hunger through its administration of 16 Federal nutrition assistance programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This solicitation aims to procure microsimulation modeling and analytical support services to assist FNS in estimating the impacts of proposed changes to SNAP on eligibility, participation, and costs. The work will support the Evidence, Analysis, and Regulatory Affairs Office (EAR) within FNS, which conducts analyses that inform policymaking related to SNAP.

Work Details
The contractor will provide microsimulation modeling and analytical support services that include:

1. Estimating the impact of proposed changes to nutrition assistance programs on eligibility, participation, and costs.

2. Supporting existing microsimulation models by acquiring new data, performing quality assurance checks, developing new databases, conducting research to improve models, and updating models based on new data or research findings.

3. Conducting research using microsimulation models or relevant data sources to study SNAP and other Federal assistance programs as well as low-income individuals' characteristics and behaviors.

Place of Performance
The geographic location for performance is not explicitly stated but is likely to be within the United States given the nature of the work related to federal programs.

Overview

Agency
FNS Headquarters (HQ) [USDA - FNS]
Response Deadline
Aug. 22, 2025, 10:00 a.m. EDT (original: Aug. 14, 2025, 10:00 a.m. EDT) Past Due
Posted
July 24, 2025, 2:05 p.m. EDT (updated: Aug. 18, 2025, 3:35 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
NAICS
541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
PSC
R405 - Support- Professional: Operations Research/Quantitative Analysis
Place of Performance
Alexandria, VA 22314 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$24.5 Million
Pricing
Fixed Price; Time And Materials;
Evaluation Criteria
Best Value
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
$24,500,000 (value based on agency estimated range)
Vehicle Type
Indefinite Delivery Contract
On 7/24/25 FNS Headquarters issued Synopsis Solicitation 12-3198-25-R-0002 for Microsimulation modeling and analytical support services due 8/22/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541611 and PSC R405.
Primary Contact
Name
Monifa Coleman   Profile
Email
monifa.coleman@usda.gov
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Carol Evans   Profile
Email
carol.evans@usda.gov
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE > USDA FNS
FPDS Organization Code
12F2-3198
Source Organization Code
100184703
Last Updated
Sept. 7, 2025
Last Updated By
monifa.coleman@usda.gov
Archive Date
Sept. 6, 2025