Request for Proposals

Request for proposal: WHAT CAN SUSTAINABILITY DO FOR YOU?(270 KB)

Email: dgiannoulis@ct.ussec.org, RFP@ussec.org

The goal is to show that there is a market for products sold as sustainable and consumers are
willing to pay a premium for such products; thus, customers will be encouraged to sign the license
agreement of the Sustainable U.S. SOY™.

Please submit your proposal no later than 10:00 am Central Time on Monday, March 27, 2023.

Request for proposal: ANALYSIS OF THE BEEF AND DAIRY SUBSECTORS AND INCLUSION OF SOYBEAN MEAL IN SELECT COUNTRIES IN THE AMERICAS REGION(297 KB)

Email: americasRFP@ussec.org

USSEC seeks a contractor to: 1) Narrate the dairy and beef per cápita consumption evolution during the last decade, 2) Describe the current Americas beef and dairy subsectors in terms of breeds utilized, current inventory and inventory expansion potential, key performance indicators, type of farming and feeding systems, and adopted technologies, 3) Report on the inclusion of soybean meal and other soy byproducts (i.e. soyhulls) by subsector and country and, 4) Outline the major challenges of growth for beef and dairy industries in the Americas, and subsectors’ trends and competitiveness. This study will provide data and analysis to inform USSEC’s strategic planning for programming and resource allocation within the region.

Please submit your proposal no later than 5:00 pm Central Time on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Request for proposal: ASSESSMENT OF OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND SOY EXCELLENCE CENTER ACTIVITIES IN COLOMBIA(306 KB)

Email: americasRFP@ussec.org

USSEC Americas seeks a contractor to conduct an assessment of opportunities to expand Soy Excellence Center activities in Colombia to include small-scale, commercially-oriented poultry and swine production operations in underserved areas of Colombia. The contractor will: 1) conduct an analysis of the market share, public and private sector stakeholder perspectives, geographic distribution, and demographics of these operations; 2) assess their workforce training needs; 3) recommend priority areas of focus for optimal impact and effective use of resources; and 4) provide guidance on design and implementation of activities.

Please submit your proposal no later than 5:00 pm Central Time on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Request for proposal: COMPARATIVE SOYBEAN PRODUCTION STUDY FOR COLOMBIA(303 KB)

Email: americasRFP@ussec.org

USSEC Americas seeks a contractor to conduct a comparative soybean production study to examine for the potential and limitations for growth in soybean production in Colombia. The study will inform public and private sectors decisionmakers on whether to promote soybean production in the country as a strategic area of focus. The contractor must be proficient in Spanish and English (including speaking, reading, and writing) and have the ability to meet in-person with stakeholders in Colombia.

Please submit your proposal no later than 5:00 pm Central Time on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Request for proposal: AMERICAS REGION MARKETLEADS(262 KB)

Email: americasRFP@ussec.org

The purpose of this RFP is to seek proposals for a full time AMERICAS REGION MARKETLEADS. The purpose of this position is to promote the brand image of US SOY.

Please submit your proposal no later than 5:00 pm Central Time on Friday, April 21, 2023.