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USDA/FAS Seeks Research Partner for CADI Program to Advance U.S. Agricultural Trade

The United States Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA/FAS), Global Programs, Agricultural Economic Development (AED) office, is seeking proposals for the Coordinating Agricultural Development & Innovation (CADI) program. - Objective: Advance U.S. agricultural trade in Eastern Europe (non-E.U.), the South Caucasus, and Central Asia by supporting research and technical assistance projects. - Awardee responsibilities: - Conduct original basic and applied research to identify and address trade barriers - Provide actionable recommendations to benefit U.S. ranchers, farmers, and producers - Track and report on economic impacts, including county-level estimates - Deliverables include annual economic impact reports, quarterly presentations, and annual success stories from CADI countries - Support up to four one-week international and four one-week domestic travel trips - Notable requirements: - Only U.S. state cooperative institutions or colleges/universities are eligible - Personnel with access to non-public information must pass Public Trust (Moderate Risk) background checks - Restrictions on equipment purchases and a prohibition on unmanned aircraft systems/drones - Active SAM.gov registration required - Funding: Initial award of $332,500, with a total potential of $997,500 over three years - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as the focus is on research and technical assistance, not product procurement.

Description

The CADI program, funded by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service and the State Department, supports projects in Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia to enhance U.S. agricultural trade by removing barriers and supporting exporters. The awardee will conduct research to advance trade agendas benefiting American agriculture, provide actionable recommendations, and track economic impacts. Deliverables include final and annual economic impact reports, quarterly presentations, and success stories from CADI operating countries. The period of performance is from November 1, 2026, to September 31, 2028, with required travel to specified regions.

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