USDA Food for Progress Proposal Pricing Consultancy

USDA Food for Progress Proposal Pricing
Consultancy

How to Apply: Interested consultants or firms should submit:

• CV for the lead consultant highlighting USDA Food for Progress proposal and/or project experience
• A short summary of relevant FFP budgeting experience (including countries and roles)
• Availability for the proposal period

Duration: Shortterm consultancy (LOE
to be determined during negotiation)

Location: Remote in the United States. Candidate must be able to overlap EDT hours

Indicative Timeline: As needed to support up to three Food for Progress
(FFP) bids, likely June - September 2026

Background:

We
are seeking a highly experienced team of consultants of firm to support the
development of USDA Food for Progress (FFP) proposal budgets for up to three
anticipated bids. The consultants will be responsible for developing USDAcompliant,
countryspecific budgets aligned with technical approaches and donor
requirements.

Scope
of Work:

The
consultants will:

• Develop USDAcompliant
  cost proposals for up to three Food for Progress bids
  
• In collaboration with
  the proposal team, translate technical designs into accurate, realistic,
  and compliant budgets across different country contexts
  
• Prepare detailed budget
  narratives and supporting cost justifications
  
• Ensure alignment with
  USDA FFP cost principles, allowability, cost categories, and formatting
  requirements
  
• Work closely with
  technical and management teams to iterate budgets under tight proposal
  timelines
  
• Support final budget
  checks prior to submission

Required
Qualifications:

• Demonstrated track
  record of successfully developing budgets for USDA Food for Progress
  proposals and/or projects
  
• Strong familiarity with
  USDA FFP budget structures, cost principles, and compliance requirements
  
• Proven experience
  developing budgets across multiple country contexts, including varying
  labor, operational, and regulatory environments
  
• Ability to work
  independently, manage multiple bids, and deliver highquality outputs on
  short timelines
  
• Excellent attention to
  detail and strong communication skills