FDA Third Party Tobacco Retailer Inspection Services (Region 4)

The FDA is seeking a contractor to provide third-party tobacco retailer inspection services in Region 4, which includes 13 states. The contractor will conduct inspections to determine compliance with federal laws and regulations, including the Tobacco Control Act. The contract will be an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with a guaranteed minimum of $10,000 and a maximum value of $33,500,000 over five years. The contractor will be responsible for conducting inspections, collecting and preserving evidence, and supporting FDA in enforcement actions. • Conducting inspections of retailers that sell and advertise regulated tobacco products • Collecting, documenting, and preserving evidence of inspections • Supporting FDA in enforcement actions, including coordinating witness testimony and furnishing evidence • Responding to FDA inquiries and providing program management oversight The contract will require the contractor to have a program management structure, staffing approach, and quality control procedures in place. The contractor will also be required to have a plan for conducting inspections, including a state statutory analysis, inspection methodology, and coverage plan.