Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program Service

The United States Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC is seeking a vendor to provide integrated research, education, and extension competitive grants program services. The agency is attempting to fund integrated, multifunctional agricultural research, extension, and education activities to solve critical agricultural challenges. These challenges include increasing the profitability of farmers and ranchers, expanding markets, and creating new uses of agricultural products. The scope of work also requires addressing agricultural protection, soil health, and human health. The selected vendor must support activities that protect the integrity of agriculture from invasive species and promote soil health to regenerate the long-term productivity of land. Additionally, the project covers improving human health through precision nutrition and food quality. Eligibility is strictly limited to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency requires the performance of the work to be conducted offsite. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to determine the cost of the services.