2026 FDA U.S. Human Food Inspection Program - Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intends to award sole source contracts to state agencies to conduct food establishment inspections and/or egg farm inspections, to determine compliance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and State laws. The program requires state organizations possessing the authority necessary to conduct regulatory inspections. The contract is expected to have a base period of 12 months and four 12-month option periods. Key aspects of the job include: • Conducting food establishment inspections and/or egg farm inspections • Determining compliance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and State laws • Having trained personnel experienced with inspectional procedures and evidence development techniques • Demonstrating experience with state and territorial regulatory procedures for correcting violative practices • Meeting the special requirements set forth in the solicitation, including possessing legal authority under state and territorial law to conduct regulatory food safety inspections.