Global Macroeconomic Model Development & Maintenance

The contract is for the development, maintenance, and periodic updating of a Windows-compatible global macroeconomic model designed to support USDA’s Economic Research Service in forecasting and reporting on the impacts of U.S. and international agricultural policies and conditions. The model must be capable of integrating economic data across countries and sectors to produce accurate, timely projections that inform policy decisions and public reporting. Work under this subcontract requires expertise in economic modeling, data integration, software development, and a deep understanding of global agricultural markets and macroeconomic linkages. The model must remain current with evolving data sources, methodologies, and policy contexts to ensure its continued relevance and accuracy. Performance is expected to be conducted remotely or at a location with a 20024 zip code, and the contractor must deliver a stable, well-documented system compatible with Windows environments. The opportunity was posted on June 17, 2026, with responses due by June 24, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 541620 for management, scientific, and technical consulting services. The contracting agency is the U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically under the Agricultural Research Service’s Applied Economics and Finance Program Division, with no set-aside provisions specified. The contractor will be expected to collaborate closely with USDA staff to align outputs with forecasting needs and to provide ongoing support as model requirements evolve.