International Standards Coordination & Technical Expert Facilitation

This contract focuses on coordinating U.S. participation in international standards development under ISO/TC 34/SC 9. The contractor is responsible for organizing meetings with technical experts, facilitating the preparation of consensus positions, and submitting the United States' inputs to advance the development of relevant standards. This work ensures that U.S. perspectives are effectively represented and integrated into international discussions and documentation. Managed by the FDA's Office of Acquisition and Grant Services within the Department of Health and Human Services, the contract is categorized under the NAICS code 541690, which relates to other scientific and technical consulting services. The subcontract performance location is Silver Spring, and the arrangement supports the federal agency’s mission to participate actively in international standards activities that impact food technology and related sectors. The contract was posted in late May 2026, with an emphasis on collaboration and expert facilitation to maintain U.S. leadership in global standardization efforts.