Phytosanitary Policy Impacting Seed Trade Service

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Alexandria, Virginia, United StatesPosted 2 months agoDeadline: March 17th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking expert services to monitor and respond to global phytosanitary policy changes impacting the seed trade, including scientific analysis and advocacy support.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Expertise in seed pathology and testing
Expertise in phytosanitary policy
Expertise in regulations related to international trade and movement of seed
Knowledge and/or experience with phytosanitary principles and implementation of phytosanitary measures
Advanced degree in plant sciences, preferably in plant pathology or a related field or 5+ years of professional experience in the phytosanitary field

BUDGET

Estimate

$10,000 – $50,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

RFP Distribution to Contractors: March 3rd, 2026

Written Confirmation from Contractors with Bid Intention: March 17th, 2026

Questions from Contractors due about scope of work: March 20th, 2026

Responses to Contractors about scope due: March 27th, 2026

Proposal Due Date: April 3rd, 2026

Target Date for Review of Proposals: April 6th, 2026

Final Contractors Selection Discussion(s): April 10th, 2026

Anticipated decision and selection of Contractor(s): April 17th, 2026

Anticipated commencement date of work: May 1st, 2026

Final report/invoice due: January 15th, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

March 20th, 2026

Issuing Agency

American Seed Trade Association

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DESCRIPTION

The selected vendor will provide services related to monitoring, assessing, and responding to changes in phytosanitary import and export requirements affecting the global seed trade. Primary responsibilities include reviewing and synthesizing scientific literature concerning seed-borne pathogens, evaluating new or revised diagnostic protocols for regulated pests, and supporting science-based advocacy on phytosanitary issues.

Additional duties may involve drafting agendas, white papers, and briefing materials for stakeholder engagements, as well as tracking evolving phytosanitary and market access trends relevant to seed trading partners worldwide.

The contractor will play a key role in supporting efforts to address scientific, regulatory, and market challenges in relation to seed trade and phytosanitary policies.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.