Opportunity

Virgin Islands Buys #BD-26-830-8301-2711

Training Services Solicitation for Cooperative Business Model Program in U.S. Virgin Islands

Posted

September 14, 2026

Respond By

September 21, 2026

Identifier

BD-26-830-8301-2711

NAICS

611430

This opportunity seeks a qualified vendor to deliver training services for the Department of Agriculture in the U.S. Virgin Islands, focusing on the Cooperative Business Model for local farmers. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture (GVIBUY), U.S. Virgin Islands - Located in St. Thomas - Vendors/OEMs: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Training services covering: - The Cooperative Business Model - Effective Governance - How to Start a Cooperative - Cooperative Financing - Objective: Educate farmers to improve productivity, access, and marketing of specialty crops - NIGP code: 92460 (Vocational Training, All Types) - Quantity: Single training program - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendor must demonstrate expertise in cooperative business models and relevant training areas - Experience with agricultural cooperatives is preferred - Informal, open market solicitation; government reserves right to cancel - No part numbers or specific product quantities are provided - No technical equipment or software is requested; focus is on educational services

Description

This solicitation is for training services related to the Cooperative Business Model Training Program. The vendor must be qualified to provide training in areas including The Cooperative Business Model, Effective Governance, How to Start a Cooperative, and Cooperative Financing. The objective is to educate farmers about the Cooperative Business Model and its application to enhance productivity, access, and marketing of specialty crops in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The solicitation is an informal bid conducted pursuant to Title 31 Section 239(a)(4) of the Virgin Islands Code, with the government reserving the right to cancel.

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