What contracts does Nifa award?

Nifa awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with Nifa?

To do business with Nifa, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

Who are the top contractors for Nifa?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Nifa in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

What set-aside programs does Nifa use?

Nifa uses 1 different set-aside program, including Total Small Business Set-Aside (SBIR/STTR mandate, < 500 employees). These programs reserve a portion of contracts for qualifying businesses. View the set-aside breakdown on the agency overview.

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture focuses on advancing agricultural productivity, sustainability, and environmental stewardship through the funding of specialized research and technical innovation. Strategic priorities include the development of precision agriculture tools, such as variable rate fertilizer application and robotic cover-crop drills, and the implementation of sustainable farming practices like agroforestry carbon projects and nano-biopesticides. The agency also prioritizes environmental remediation, specifically targeting PFAS-contaminated soils, and the development of monitoring technologies for fugitive methane releases and real-time wildfire alerts. Procurement patterns indicate a heavy emphasis on research and development contracts for emerging agricultural technologies. The agency seeks innovative hardware and software solutions, ranging from portable data extraction tools for organic farmers to advanced aquaculture systems for food fish production and controlled ripening technologies for produce. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture operates as an organization within the United States Department of Agriculture. Its procurement activity is characterized by award notices for highly technical, project-specific research initiatives across diverse agricultural and environmental domains.

How do I find contracts from Nifa?

You can find contracts from Nifa on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

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Nifa

Part of United States Department of Agriculture

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture focuses on advancing agricultural productivity, sustainability, and environmental stewardship through the funding of specialized research and technical innovation. Strategic priorities include the development of precision agriculture tools, such as variable rate fertilizer application and robotic cover-crop drills, and the implementation of sustainable farming practices like agroforestry carbon projects and nano-biopesticides.

Nifa is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors.

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