Competent Person (CP) Services for High-Risk Activities

The contract seeks qualified Competent Persons to support high-risk operations including confined space entry, excavation, fall protection, and crane and rigging activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements. These personnel must possess the necessary training, experience, and authority to identify hazards, implement controls, and oversee work activities in dangerous environments, with responsibilities focused on maintaining operational safety across designated sites. The engagement is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricted to small businesses as defined by the SBA, and is classified under NAICS code 541620 for management, scientific, and technical consulting services. Performance is required at the USDA ARS AFM APD facility in Stoneville, Mississippi, with a response deadline of July 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The solicitation, posted on June 29, 2026, is issued by the United States Department of Agriculture and does not specify a solicitation number. Contractors must be prepared to deploy certified individuals who can operate independently and in accordance with federal occupational safety protocols, with no specific point of contact listed. The work involves direct engagement with federal operations requiring strict adherence to safety protocols and accountability in high-hazard industrial environments.