Acer Access and Development Program Service

The government authority located in Washington, DC is seeking a vendor to provide Acer Access and Development Program services. This program defines maple-sugaring as the collection of sap from any species of tree in the genus Acer for the purpose of boiling it to produce food. The agency is trying to promote natural resource sustainability in the maple syrup industry and expand research and education related to maple syrup production. The scope of work covers campaigns with producers and consumers that highlight and promote sustainable practices implemented by the maple syrup industry. The selected vendor will also conduct agritourism promotional activities that increase consumer awareness of maple-sugaring operations and connection to product development. Additionally, the project requires campaigns highlighting the sustainability of operating maple-sugaring activities on privately held land. The agency is requesting education campaigns highlighting new processes, technologies, or procedures that streamline or reduce production costs of maple syrup or maple-sap products. The scope also includes consumer awareness campaigns and market promotion for maple syrup and maple-sap products. Performance of the work will take place onsite or offsite. Only onshore organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid on this opportunity. The agency is currently looking for proposals to establish the budget for this project. The source document does not disclose specific evaluation criteria or key dates for this solicitation.