The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) awarded a $1,380,555 firm fixed price contract to the University of Vermont & State Agricultural College (UVM) to provide services to support the FDA's Produce Safety Rule on the presence of foodborne pathogens in soil, manure, compost, and water. This definitive contract does not have a set-aside designation, indicating UVM competed for the opportunity in full and open competition. The University of Maine System, through its University of Maine Division, is a major subcontractor on the project, leveraging its expertise in areas like climate, environment, and sustainable agriculture to support the contract's objectives. This award likely aligns with the FDA's mission to protect public health by ensuring the safety of the nation's food supply.
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