Oregon Dept Of Agriculture

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is a state government agency headquartered in Salem, Oregon, dedicated to supporting and regulating the state's agricultural sector. Registered in SAM.gov since 2003, ODA provides critical services to the federal government through a diverse portfolio of contracts and grants focused on agricultural protection, pest management, food safety, and environmental conservation. As a U.S. state government entity, ODA collaborates with multiple federal agencies to deliver technical services, inspections, monitoring, and regulatory support across various agricultural domains.

Through its federal contract awards, ODA has consistently engaged in critical agricultural protection and inspection activities. Notably, the agency has received contracts from agencies like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for human food inspections, with a significant $1,892,639.68 firm-fixed price contract for nationwide food safety oversight. The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management has also awarded multiple Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) calls to ODA for integrated invasive plant management services, totaling approximately $230,000 across several contracts. These contracts typically involve surveying, monitoring, and controlling invasive species across Oregon's diverse landscapes, with no set-aside designations and a focus on protecting agricultural and environmental resources.

ODA's federal grant awards demonstrate an extensive commitment to agricultural health, pest management, and conservation. The agency has received numerous cooperative agreements and project grants from agencies like the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), USDA Forest Service, and the Environmental Protection Agency. These grants support a wide range of initiatives, including honeybee health surveys, biocontrol of invasive species, animal disease traceability, produce safety programs, and noxious weed management. For instance, ODA has been awarded grants like a $498,873 Forest Service grant for integrated weed management, a $128,253 APHIS grant for pest detection, and a $649,844 EPA grant for pesticide regulatory and enforcement programs. These grants aim to protect agricultural resources, enhance food safety, manage invasive species, and support broader ecosystem health across Oregon and potentially nationwide.