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FDA Cooperative Agreement for Seafood Safety Research and Education in the Gulf of America

This opportunity is a cooperative agreement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to enhance seafood safety in the Gulf of America through research and education. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - Human Foods Program / Office of Laboratory Operations and Applied Science / Office of Applied Microbiology and Technology / Division of Seafood Science and Technology - Eligible Recipient: - Marine Environmental Science Consortium / Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) - Products/Services Requested: - Multidisciplinary scientific collaborations - Outreach and educational initiatives - Joint research projects - Exchange of scientists and staff - Graduate student internships - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a research and partnership grant - Notable Requirements: - Single-source eligibility limited to DISL - Focus on improving seafood safety in the Gulf of America - Annual funding up to $125,000, with a maximum project period of five years - Compliance with federal registration and application guidelines

Description

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of funds to support a cooperative agreement between the Human Food Program/Office of Laboratory Operations and Applied Science and the Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium/Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL). This partnership aims to foster scientific collaborations, outreach, educational initiatives, and intellectual partnerships to enhance seafood safety from the Gulf of America. The DISL's nationally ranked programs and research collaborations provide a multidisciplinary environment to support FDA's mission. The award will provide funding for one year with potential for future support based on performance and availability of funds.

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