FSIS FERN Cooperative Agreement Program
ID: 352962Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Food Safety Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS)

Award Range

$230K - $247K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352962
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Mar 14, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Apr 22, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) is seeking to award new cooperative agreements for the FSIS FERN Cooperative Agreement Program. This program aims to provide surge capacity and capability for food defense and food safety testing to FSIS. The agreements will enhance the ability to analyze meat, poultry, and meat and egg products for microbiological, chemical, and radiological agents. They will also support the FERN program testing initiatives, method proficiency training, method-required supply and equipment purchases, and reimbursement of personnel expenses. The FSIS FERN CAP laboratories will test FSIS regulated products in various food defense and food safety activities, providing additional testing capacity and capability to the FSIS Field Service Laboratories. These activities support FSIS's mission to protect the public's health by ensuring the safety, wholesomeness, and proper labeling of meat, poultry, and egg products. The selected laboratories will be involved in ongoing testing, method development, method validation, and special directed projects that meet FSIS data gathering needs. Quick response and a wide range of capabilities are preferred for these activities.

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