What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe U.S. Soybean Export Council seeks an advisor to attain market access for U.S. soybeans and soybean products across emerging markets. The selected contractor will address challenges with biotech approval processes, restrictive pesticide policies, and regulatory uncertainty for plant breeding innovations by preparing reports and presentations, conducting international on-site visits, and providing consulting or speaking services. Eligible onshore United States organizations must submit proposals digitally via email to Kristen Basala or online by 5:00 PM CT on December 8, 2026. Interested bidders must submit all questions by 5:00 PM CT on December 1, 2026. Submissions require vendor credentials, planned deliverables, a minimum of two client references, and a detailed budget breaking down hourly rates and fee calculations. Proposals are evaluated based on experience, availability, expertise, approach, and cost.
Scope of work
- Serve as Soy Ambassador to consult, attend, speak, and moderate at seminars, visits, and conferences
- Coordinate with USSEC country consultants regarding international on-site visits and speaking assignments
- Prepare reports, presentations, and provide general on-site consulting
- Monitor and report on emerging market issues across identified countries
- Meet with USSEC team to discuss engagement opportunities with target audiences
- Maintain monthly contact with USSEC staff on emerging markets program
- Provide draft presentations and mission reports within 30 days after each event
- Conduct programming on behalf of USSEC in-person, virtually, or hybrid
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience | Not specified |
| Availability | Not specified |
| Expertise | Not specified |
| Approach | Not specified |
| Cost | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Advanced degree and/or significant industry experience in U.S. Soy Market Access Support
- Exhibited credibility with international soy industry customers within the Emerging Markets
Documents to include with your response
- Credentials/CV or resumes for personnel assigned directly to contract implementation
- Brief summary on why contractor is best suited to carry out services
- Description of Prospective Contractor’s capabilities, resources, and experience
- Thorough proposal outlining planned work, deliverables, and timeline
- Minimum of two names and contact information for similarly sized client references
- Detailed budget with breakdown of hourly rate and anticipated effort
- W-9, W-8, or W-8BEN upon agreement signature
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Email proposals to [email protected] and [email protected], maximum 10 pages (8 ½” x 11”).