Culturally Tailored Produce Safety Curriculum Development

The contract seeks to design and develop culturally tailored educational materials on the FSMA Produce Safety Rule that deeply integrate Tribal languages, traditions, and agricultural practices. The deliverables include comprehensive training modules, visual aids, and digital content specifically crafted to resonate with Indigenous communities, ensuring accessibility and relevance to their unique farming systems and cultural contexts. The focus is on creating resources that are not merely translated but genuinely adapted to reflect Tribal ways of knowing and practicing agriculture, with the goal of improving produce safety outcomes through culturally grounded education. This is a subcontract under the Food and Drug Administration, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, and falls under the NAICS code 611430 for other schools and instruction. The opportunity was posted on July 20, 2026, with a response deadline of August 20, 2026. While no specific location is indicated for performance or office address, the work requires close collaboration with Tribal nations to ensure authenticity and effectiveness. The project demands expertise in both public health education and Indigenous cultural competency, emphasizing collaboration, community input, and linguistic precision to produce materials that are accurate, respectful, and impactful.