Emerging Agricultural Production Research, Education, and Extension Initiative Service

The United States Department of Agriculture, located in Washington, DC, is seeking a vendor to provide emerging agricultural production research, education, and extension initiative services. The agency is trying to address key production and market challenges of local, regional, and national importance through competitive grants. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of life and improve access to safe, nutritious food for communities in high population-density areas. The scope of work covers the full food value chain, including production, harvesting, transportation, aggregation, packaging, distribution, and market development. The project focuses on identifying and promoting the horticultural, social, and economic factors that contribute to successful agricultural production in high population density settings, indoor and controlled environment systems, and other emerging agricultural production approaches. Performance of the work will take place offsite. Eligibility is restricted to onshore United States organizations only. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget and has not disclosed a specific funding limit. The source document does not contain evaluation criteria or key dates for this opportunity.