When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 14, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 24, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $69,000,000.

It was issued by U.S. Department Of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service. The work is located in United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Firms with expertise in international market development for agriculture. Experience with U.S. export programs and global market entry. Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership capabilities. Proven track record in long-term market expansion projects.

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Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

United StatesPosted: June 11th, 2026Deadline: August 14th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a provider to manage and support foreign market development programs for U.S. agricultural commodities and products.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a nonprofit U.S. agricultural trade organization
Must not have a business interest in or receive remuneration from specific sales of agricultural commodities
Must have an active registration in the U.S. Government System for Award Management (SAM.gov)
Must submit application through the Unified Export Strategy (UES) system
Must have an identity-proofed account through the login.gov platform
Must provide proof of 501(c) status documentation
Must provide a marketing plan as outlined in the NOFO
Must meet cost share requirements as specified at 7 CFR 1484.12

BUDGET

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$69,000,000

TIMELINE

Deadline for question submission: July 24th, 2026.

Application submission deadline: August 14th, 2026.

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 24th, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

U.S. Department Of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service

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DESCRIPTION

The objective of this RFP is to identify a vendor to provide services for the Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program. The selected organization will be responsible for creating, expanding, and maintaining long-term export markets for agricultural commodities and products.

Applicants should demonstrate experience in forging international partnerships and strategies that successfully promote U.S. agricultural exports. The program emphasizes growing existing markets as well as establishing new opportunities abroad, with a focus on sustainable market development and collaboration with key stakeholders.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 14, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 24, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $69,000,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by U.S. Department Of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service. The work is located in United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Firms with expertise in international market development for agriculture
Experience with U.S. export programs and global market entry
Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership capabilities
Proven track record in long-term market expansion projects

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