Third Party Tobacco Retailer Inspection Services

Overview

Public Safety, Security & Fire

Utah, United States; California, United States; Washington, United States; Oregon, United States; Nevada, United States; Colorado, United States; New Mexico, United States; Hawaii, United States; Idaho, United States; Wyoming, United States; Montana, United States; Alaska, United States; Arizona, United StatesPosted 6 days agoDeadline: May 15th, 2026

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SUMMARY

A one-year contract for third party inspections of tobacco retailers in Maryland, including undercover compliance checks, evidence handling, and program management.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a small business
Must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov)
Inspectors must be commissioned as officers of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, FDA, under Section 702(a)(1)(A) of the FD&C Act

BUDGET

Verified

$10,000 – $33,500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Presolicitation Notice Posted: May 1st, 2026

Solicitation Issued: May 16th, 2026

Proposals Due (Phase I): June 11th, 2026

Proposals Due (Phase II): July 8th, 2026

Anticipated Award Date: September 18th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Food And Drug Administration

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DESCRIPTION

This RFP seeks a qualified vendor to conduct third party inspection services at tobacco retail establishments in Maryland. The scope of work includes carrying out undercover buy operations and conducting advertising and labelling compliance inspections. The selected provider will manage programs involving commissioned inspectors and underage purchasers, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Additionally, the vendor will be responsible for the secure handling and transmission of inspection evidence, as well as offering ongoing program management and reporting support throughout the one-year contract period.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.