Acer Access and Development Program Service

The government authority in Washington, DC is seeking a vendor to provide Acer Access and Development Program services. The agency is trying to support maple-sugaring, which involves collecting sap from Acer genus trees to boil and produce food. The project aims to address the need for industry promotion, consumer awareness, and sustainable practices within the maple syrup sector. The scope of work covers campaigns with producers and consumers that highlight sustainable practices implemented by the maple syrup industry. The selected vendor will conduct agritourism promotional activities to increase consumer awareness of maple-sugaring operations and product development. Additionally, the agency requires campaigns highlighting the sustainability of maple-sugaring on privately held land, alongside education campaigns on new processes, technologies, or procedures that reduce production costs. The requested services also include consumer awareness campaigns promoting maple syrup and maple-sap products, market promotion, and the promotion of natural resource sustainability. The agency is also seeking the promotion of research and education related to maple syrup production. Work performance may occur either onsite or offsite. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget, and no specific evaluation criteria or key dates are provided in the solicitation.