ANSI Membership

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking to award a sole-source contract for an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) membership. The membership will cover the period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and will include accreditation and annual fees for three USDA AMS sponsored U.S. technical advisory groups. These groups are committees accredited by ANSI for participation in ISO standardization activities. The membership will provide the USDA with access to working documents related to ISO standards, as well as liaison reports. The USDA will also be eligible to nominate experts to international ISO committee meetings and review, comment, and vote on standards under development. • The contract is for a one-year membership period. • The membership will include accreditation and annual fees for three USDA AMS sponsored U.S. technical advisory groups. • The groups are committees accredited by ANSI for participation in ISO standardization activities. • The membership will provide the USDA with access to working documents related to ISO standards, as well as liaison reports. • The USDA will also be eligible to nominate experts to international ISO committee meetings and review, comment, and vote on standards under development.