WASHINGTON WINE INDUSTRY FOUNDATION

The Washington Wine Industry Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on supporting and advancing the wine industry in Washington State. Its core capabilities center on agricultural economic development, viticulture research coordination, and industry-wide stakeholder engagement. The organization facilitates collaboration among growers, winemakers, and state agencies to promote sustainable vineyard practices, regional brand development, and market expansion for Washington wines. Technical expertise includes wine quality assessment protocols, regional terroir analysis, and grant-funded program administration for agricultural innovation. Its key differentiator lies in its deep integration with local viticultural communities and its role as a neutral convener for public-private initiatives aimed at enhancing competitiveness in the national and international wine markets. No award history is available to infer specific federal agency engagements, and no contract data is present to identify recurring government partnerships. Consequently, there is no demonstrable track record of direct federal contracting activity. The foundation operates within the agricultural and food production sector, with implicit alignment to NAICS categories related to agricultural promotion and marketing services. Its vertical specialization is exclusively focused on the wine industry, positioning it as a regional trade and development entity rather than a commercial government contractor. The entity is structured as an 8H (nonprofit organization) and is headquartered in Cashmere, Washington. It holds no federal certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, and its operations are confined to state-level industry support activities. There is no evidence of direct participation in federal procurement markets or government service delivery.