Literature Review Services
- Client
- Missouri
- RFP Number
- EXTRA-77687
- Posted
- 10/8/2026
- Category
- Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
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Description
AI GeneratedThe U.S. Soybean Export Council seeks a contractor to perform offsite literature review services on benzo[a]pyrene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon contamination in agricultural products linked to drying and processing methods. The scope requires conducting global research, identifying research gaps, preparing a scientific publication, and creating both a summary presentation and a one-page talking points document. Eligible applicants are limited to USA-based onshore organizations with demonstrated expertise in agricultural science, food safety, toxicology, food processing, or related fields. Proposals must be submitted digitally via email or online by October 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST, while all vendor questions must be submitted by October 21, 2026, by 5:00 PM CST. Submissions must include client references, resource descriptions, and a detailed budget breaking down hourly rates and fees.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from LITERATURE-REVIEW-ON-BENZONAPYRNE-CONTAMINATION-IN-AGRICULTRUAL-PRDOCUTS-ASSOCIATED-WITH-DRYING-METHODS.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The U.S. Soybean Export Council is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to conduct a comprehensive global literature review on benzo[a]pyrene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon contamination in agricultural products associated with drying and processing methods. Work is performed offsite and proposal submission is open to qualified onshore USA organizations.
- Issued by
- U.S. Soybean Export Council
- RFP Distribution
- October 7, 2026
- Last Day to Submit Questions
- October 21, 2026, by 5:00PM Central Time
- Project Proposals Due
- October 28, 2026, by 5:00PM Central Time
- Begin work on project
- 10/30/2026
- One-page summary completed
- 4/5/2027
- Literature review and PPT completed
- 5/3/2027
- How to submit
- Submission details
- Email proposal to [email protected] by 5:00PM Central Time on October 28th, 2026. Proposals should be no longer than 10 pages (8 ½” x 11”).
- Contract term
- October 30, 2026 through May 3rd, 2027
- Place of performance
- Offsite
- Funding
- Soy Checkoff, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) matching funds, and industry
Scope of work
- Comprehensive global literature review examining benzo[a]pyrene and PAH contamination
- PowerPoint presentation summarizing the findings of the literature review
- Concise high-level one-page document summarizing key findings and talking points
- Monthly status reports addressing progress and invoices
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in agricultural science, food safety, toxicology, food processing, or a related field
- Onshore (USA Organization Only)
Documents to include with the bid
- Description of capabilities, resources, and experience
- Proposal outlining planned work, deliverables, and timeline
- Resumes for personnel assigned to the contract
- Minimum of two client references with contact information
- Detailed budget with hourly rate breakdown and anticipated effort
- W-9, W-8, or W-8BEN upon agreement signature
Verify important details
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