Data Management & Standardization for Regional Centers

The contract titled Data Management & Standardization for Regional Centers is a subcontract aimed at developing and maintaining standardized data systems to ensure seamless interoperability among the five regional centers of the Sun Grant Information Analysis Center. The work involves creating consistent data architectures, protocols, and technical frameworks that allow the regional centers to share, integrate, and utilize information efficiently, supporting the broader mission of agricultural research and information dissemination. The contractor will be responsible for system design, implementation, ongoing maintenance, and compliance with evolving data standards across all locations. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with a response deadline of August 17, 2026, under the NAICS code 518210, which pertains to data processing, hosting, and related services. The contracting agency is the National Institute of Food and Agriculture within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, indicating the project's alignment with federal agricultural research priorities. While no specific place of performance or point of contact is provided, the scope requires nationwide coordination with the regional centers, implying remote or distributed work with strong emphasis on secure, scalable, and standardized data infrastructure. The subcontract nature suggests the selected entity will likely work under a prime contractor supporting the Sun Grant initiative.