USDA - Toxic Element Uptake in Sweet Potatoes Contract (Toxic Elements)
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The contract supports a collaborative effort between the FDA and USDA to gather data on nutrient and contaminant levels in food, with a specific focus on toxic elements in sweet potato germplasm. The primary objective is to understand how these harmful substances accumulate in root vegetables, aiding in the assessment of food safety and the development of safer agricultural practices. The contractor will provide specialized scientific and technical support to the USDA’s sweet potato breeding program, enabling the analysis of genetic and environmental factors influencing toxic element uptake. This initiative is classified under NAICS code 541990 for other scientific and technical consulting services and is forecasted by the Food and Drug Administration, with the point of contact for program inquiries being the Hfp Acquisition Liaison at hfpacquisitions@fda.hhs.gov. The contracting officer position is currently undetermined, and no set-aside type has been specified. The work is anticipated to involve field data collection, laboratory analysis, and reporting to ensure alignment with federal food safety standards and research goals. The contract is posted as a forecast on the HHS OSDBU platform with no specified place of performance or deadline for bid submission.
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