United States Department of Agriculture

Circuit Rider Technical Assistance Program

Last update: May 5, 2026 Last update: May 5, 2026

Details

Location:USA
USA
Category:Non-consulting services
Status:Awarded
Sectors:Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, Agriculture & Rural Development
Languages:English
Contracting authority type:Government / Public Sector
Eligibility:Organisation
Budget:N/A
Date posted: Jan 29, 2026

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Objectives: Procure nationwide Circuit Rider Technical Support Services for USDA Rural Development...
Eligibility criteria: Eligible applicants are organizations able to perform a full and open (unrestricted) U.S. federal competitive procurement under NAICS 541611 and PSC R425, providing professional engineering/technical support services nationwide across all 50 U.S. states and covered territories/insular areas (e.g., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and Fre...

Description

Circuit Rider Technical Assistance Program

Contract Opportunity

Notice ID:
12RADA26R0001
Related Notice:
Department/Ind. Agency:
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier:
RURAL HOUSING SERVICE
Office:
USDA/RD/REGIONAL ACQ DIVISION

General Information:

  • Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Jan 28, 2026 04:26 pm EST
  • Original Response Date: Mar 04, 2026 03:00 pm EST
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Mar 19, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None

Classification:

  • Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
  • Product Service Code: R425 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL
  • NAICS Code:
    • 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
  • Place of Performance:
    USA

Description:

THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE. The USDA Rural Development Regional Acquisition Division (RAD) has a requirement to procure Circuit Rider Technical Support Services for the USDA Rural Development Rural Utility Service. It is the Government's intention to issue a Firm-Fixed price type contract. The Contractor shall provide labor, personnel, supervision and any other items necessary to perform these services nationwide. The proposed acquisition is a full and open competitive solicitation.

Request for Proposal (RFP) 12RADA26R001 will be posted on or about 2 February 2026 and made available via the Contracting Opportunities web site at sam.gov.

The Contractor shall provide labor, personnel, equipment, supervision and any other items necessary to perform the services nationwide.

All interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for status of the solicitation and amendment if any. For information on how to register your company in SAM, to view or receive updated and notifications to the solicitation, please reference the SAM Vendor Guide located on the SAM website home page. 

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About the Funding Agency

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), also known as the Agriculture Department, is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, and food. It aims to meet the needs of farmers and ranchers, promote agricultural trade and production, work to assure food safety, protect natural resources, foster rural communities and end hunger in the United States and internationally.

 

About the Sectors

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

Supports initiatives that ensure access to safe water, sanitation systems, and hygiene services to improve public health and living conditions.


Key areas:
  • Water supply and drinking water projects
  • Sanitation systems and wastewater treatment
  • Hygiene promotion and WASH programmes
  • Water infrastructure (wells, boreholes, dams, irrigation)

Agriculture & Rural Development

Comprises agricultural production and rural development activities aimed at improving food systems, livelihoods, and living conditions in rural and non-urban areas.


Key areas:
  • Crop cultivation and livestock production
  • Agricultural inputs, practices, and equipment
  • Rural development and support to farming communities

Locations

USA

The United States maintains extensive infrastructure across transport, energy, water systems, digital networks, and industrial facilities to support the world’s largest economy. Infrastructure financing combines federal and state budgets, municipal funding, private investment, and public-private partnerships. Recent federal initiatives have increased investment in roads, bridges, rail, broadband, clean energy, and semiconductor-related infrastructure. Aging infrastructure, regional disparities, and climate resilience are major long-term planning challenges.

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