Description
The FDA seeks a firm‑fixed‑price award to provide unlimited (up to 200 users) access to a comprehensive, continuously updated, high‑resolution database of U.S. processed food, dietary supplement, restaurant menu, and cosmetic product and packaging information. The contractor must supply the data via a secure web interface, API, and quarterly raw‑data files (CSV/pipe‑delimited), include high‑resolution images of all package surfaces, and support relational searching, export to Excel/Access/SAS, and robust quality‑control procedures (≥98% accuracy). Additional services include ongoing technical support (phone/email, 9‑5 ET), up to two one‑day training sessions per year, and optional on‑demand training. The contract also requires documentation of data collection, QC methods, data dictionaries, and periodic status reports. Optional extensions may add further data licenses (Mintel, NielsenIQ) and system enhancements.
• Unlimited FDA user access (≤200 users) to a searchable, exportable product‑label database.
• Minimum data volumes: 400 k processed food items (2 M historical), 100 k dietary supplements, 300 k cosmetics, optional 50 k restaurant menu items.
• Required attributes: GTIN/UPC, nutrition & supplement facts, ingredients, allergens, claims, certifications, GMO statements, full‑package images, manufacturer/distributor info, dates, codes (FNDDS, SR, GSFA).
• Delivery: Secure web portal, API, quarterly raw files, and continuous system maintenance/upgrades.
• Support: 5‑day issue resolution SLA, 2 annual training days, ongoing technical help desk.
• Documentation: Data collection processes, QC methodology, data dictionary, user guides, monthly usage stats, annual face‑to‑face progress report.
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Terina Hicks