Provide on-demand access to up-to-date, comprehensive information as to maximum residue levels (MRLs) for agricultural products worldwide, with a particular emphasis on trade in specialty crops.

This contract enables the USDA to access current and comprehensive data on maximum residue levels (MRLs) for agricultural products worldwide, with a focus on facilitating trade in specialty crops. The contractor will be responsible for entering, monitoring, and maintaining detailed MRL information, categorized by commodity, chemical compound or substance, and destination market or country. The data must include MRL standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as well as foreign market tolerances for the same or similar compounds. The scope covers at least 1,000 chemical products, 750 agricultural commodities representing over 99% of U.S. agricultural export value, and 150 destination markets accounting for at least 95% of export value. The contract also requires documentation of deferral pathways where countries defer to other MRL sources, providing contextual details as applicable. The contract, issued by the USDA Office in Fort Collins, Colorado, is set within the NAICS code 541690 and aims to support the Department of Agriculture’s efforts in maintaining up-to-date MRL data critical for international trade compliance and safety standards. The response deadline is August 25, 2025, and interested parties can contact William Walton for further details. The work will be performed primarily in Washington, D.C., and the contract emphasizes the importance of accurate, timely, and detailed MRL information to support U.S. exports and regulatory compliance in global markets.