What types of professional services does the Innovation Center prioritize?

The center prioritizes vendors with expertise in human-centered design, business process reengineering, and strategic communications to help improve the accessibility of USDA rural development programs.

How can small businesses best position themselves for these contracts?

Vendors should highlight experience in government digital transformation and policy implementation, as the center frequently seeks partners who understand the intersection of federal rural policy and modern technology adoption.

Does the Innovation Center use specific contract vehicles for its procurement?

Procurements are often executed through GSA Multiple Award Schedules or specific government-wide acquisition contracts that allow for rapid onboarding of technical and management consulting firms.

RURAL HOUSING SERVICE · Contracting Office

USDA/RURAL DEVELPMNT/INNOVATION CTR

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Acquisition authority and contracting profile of USDA/RURAL DEVELPMNT/INNOVATION CTR.

The USDA Rural Development Innovation Center focuses on modernizing program delivery and improving customer experience for rural communities. It procures specialized consulting, data analytics, and digital transformation services to streamline housing and infrastructure support programs managed by the Rural Housing Service.

Hierarchy: RURAL HOUSING SERVICE · DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

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