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NBAF - BRM Critical Support for Training and SOP development

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The Agricultural Research Service within the Department of Agriculture is seeking critical support from POND to assist with staff augmentation, training validation, and the development of Standard Operating Procedures. This support is essential for the BRM to meet its Full Operational Capability and Facility Management Team deadlines, which are currently at risk due to significant staffing shortages. This requirement is listed as a forecast under NAICS code 541380. Nicole McKenzie serves as the primary point of contact and small business specialist for this initiative, which aims to ensure the successful operational readiness of the NBAF project.

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POND provides staff augmentation, training, and SOP development for USDA Agricultural Research Service.

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Department of Agriculture → Agricultural Research Service

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

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PostedApr 22

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AgencyDepartment of Agriculture → Agricultural Research Service

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Agriculture → Agricultural Research Service

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NICOLE MCKENZIE

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POND is providing critical support for SOP development training validation and staff augmentation which is critical for BRM to meet both FOC and FMT deadlines due to very limited staffing.

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