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Agricultural Extension & Food Systems Specialist

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Response Deadline11/02/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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The Agricultural Extension and Food Systems Specialist subcontract, issued by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Department of Agriculture, focuses on providing technical assistance and developing pilot projects for prime contractors involved in USDA NIFA Tribal College extension projects. The selected provider will be responsible for designing food system improvements, increasing agricultural yields through practical applications, and conducting field demonstrations using food system mapping software and soil testing equipment. This opportunity requires specialized expertise in tribal food sovereignty or sustainable agriculture to ensure the successful delivery of a functional food system model and a comprehensive pilot project report. Interested parties must respond by November 2, 2026, under NAICS code 541620.

General Info

USDA NIFA subcontract for tribal food systems technical assistance and pilot project development.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → National Institute Of Food And AgricultureView Agency

NAICS

541620 - Environmental Consulting ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-012281.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Tribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis

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PostedSep 2

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11/02/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → National Institute Of Food And Agriculture

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Department Of Agriculture → National Institute Of Food And Agriculture

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Performs technical assistance and develops pilot projects for prime contractors on USDA NIFA Tribal College extension projects. Develops practical applications to increase agricultural yield, designs food system improvements, and conducts field demonstrations of new agricultural technologies using soil testing equipment and food system mapping software. Requires expertise in sustainable agriculture or tribal food sovereignty. Delivers a completed pilot project report and functional food system model.

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