MARKET ANALYSIS: PREFERENCES AND BEHAVIORS REGARDING U.S. FOOD AND BEVERAGES

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service in Bogot (FAS Bogot ) will conduct a consumer survey to identify market opportunities and understand the perceptions, preferences, purchasing behaviors, distribution channels, and information sources that shape Colombian consumers decisions about U.S. food and beverage products. By understanding consumer preferences and removing barriers to market access, FAS market development programs support U.S. farm income, enhance the overall U.S. economy, and make America more prosperous. Please be aware that open Solicitations will officially published at SAM https://sam.gov/ and the U.S. Embassy Bogot at https://co.usembassy.gov/es/contratacion/ The Government intends to award a Contract resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced technically acceptable list of prices. The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. Offerors are encouraged to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov prior to submitting their quotations/proposals. Registration in SAM is not required at the time of proposal submission. The guidelines for registration in SAM are also available at: https://co.usembassy.gov/registrese-como-proveedor-de-la-embajada-de-los-estados-unidos-en-colombia/ Electronic Submission/Responses: Please e-mail your quote to the contracting office listed in this notice prior to the response date and time at BogotaGSOCompras@state.gov.