Occupational Health & Safety Program Development

The contract requires the development and maintenance of comprehensive written safety programs specifically tailored to support USDA Agricultural Research Service operations in Beltsville, Maryland. Key programs to be established and upheld include Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, and Exposure Control Plans, ensuring alignment with federal regulatory standards and the unique environmental and operational needs of research facilities. All documentation must reflect current occupational health and safety best practices while remaining adaptable to evolving research activities and regulatory changes. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541690, targeting total small business participation, with a response deadline of May 8, 2026. Work is exclusively performed at the Beltsville location, and the contractor is expected to deliver fully compliant, site-specific safety documentation that integrates seamlessly with USDA’s existing infrastructure and protocols. The solicitation emphasizes precision, compliance, and ongoing program maintenance to safeguard personnel engaged in diverse scientific research functions.