Request for Information – Supply Chain Modernization for FSIS Field Operations

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is seeking information from qualified vendors, logistics providers, technology innovators, and supply chain experts to inform the development of a modernized, end-to-end supply distribution strategy that supports its nationwide field operations. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to identify innovative, cost-effective, and scalable solutions that will enhance the efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness of FSIS’s supply chain. The key objectives of this initiative include streamlining the end-to-end supply chain, reducing operational costs, improving delivery speed and reliability, increasing transparency and accountability, enhancing workforce readiness, and leveraging commercial best practices. Some of the key areas of interest include: • Centralized vs. decentralized inventory models • Just-in-Time (JIT) fulfillment • Commercial logistics partnerships • Digital requisition and tracking platforms • Risk mitigation strategies • American Made products