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By: NewsRamp Editorial Staff
July 29, 2026
Easy Dynamics Wins $8M USDA Contract to Modernize NIFA Grants Systems
TLDR
- Easy Dynamics secured an $8M USDA contract, strengthening its federal foothold and competitive edge in grants modernization.
- EZD will maintain and enhance the Grants Management Reporting System for NIFA over 2.5 years, improving reliability and data quality.
- This contract supports modernizing grant management for agricultural research, helping NIFA better serve farmers and communities.
- EZD's CEO Poupak Afshar expressed gratitude for the team's dedication, highlighting the company's trusted partnership with USDA.
Impact - Why it Matters
This contract matters because it directly impacts the efficiency and reliability of federal grants management for agricultural research and education. By modernizing NIFA's systems, EZD helps ensure that critical funding for food safety, sustainable farming, and rural development is distributed accurately and promptly. For taxpayers, this means better stewardship of public funds, while researchers and educators benefit from streamlined processes. The contract also underscores the growing importance of public-private partnerships in modernizing government IT infrastructure, setting a precedent for other agencies.
Summary
Easy Dynamics (EZD) has been awarded a new contract by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide operations and maintenance for the Grants Management Reporting System (GMRS) and support the Grants Modernization Initiative (GMI) for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The 2.5-year, $8 million contract begins in September 2026. Under this contract, EZD will maintain and enhance GMRS operations while supporting NIFA's grant management modernization. These improvements will increase system reliability, data quality, and application performance, ensuring that NIFA can effectively manage its grants and support agricultural research and education.
“Expanding our work with USDA gives us the opportunity to further strengthen NIFA's grants management systems and support its modernization journey,” said Greg Gordon, Chief Delivery Officer of EZD. “Our team excels at delivering dependable, secure application operations and modernization support, and we look forward to helping NIFA maintain continuity, improve service delivery, and advance its Grants Modernization Initiative.” The new contract further strengthens EZD's relationship with USDA. Last year, EZD secured a recompete to continue its identity management work for the department. In 2024, EZD was awarded a 10-year Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) on the USDA Stratus contract vehicle. These achievements establish EZD as a long-term technology partner across multiple USDA mission areas and demonstrate the company's commitment to excellence, trust, and modernization.
“This win highlights EZD's commitment to delivering results and building trust with our federal clients,” said EZD CEO Poupak Afshar. “Supporting USDA's mission is a privilege, and I'm grateful to our team for their consistent dedication and expertise.” EZD, a leading technology services provider with a core focus in ICAM, Cloud Modernization, Risk Management, and Automation & Resiliency, aims to deliver results for all clients. The ongoing partnership with USDA shows the impact the company aims to deliver. Learn more at www.easydynamics.com.
Source Statement
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