Easy Dynamics Corporation (EZD) announced a new contract with 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, further solidifying EZD's role as a key technology partner for the department.
Under this contract, EZD will maintain and enhance GMRS operations while supporting NIFA's grant management modernization. The improvements aim to increase system reliability, data quality, and application performance, which are critical for the efficient distribution and management of agricultural research funding. This modernization is essential for NIFA, which oversees grants that support food and agricultural sciences, impacting farmers, researchers, and consumers nationwide.
"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 win builds on EZD's growing relationship with USDA. Last year, the company 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, establishing the company as a long-term technology partner across multiple USDA mission areas. This track record demonstrates EZD'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."
The implications of this contract extend beyond the USDA. Reliable and modern grants management systems are vital for ensuring that federal funds are allocated effectively, reducing administrative burdens, and improving transparency. For the agricultural sector, this means faster access to research grants, better data for decision-making, and enhanced support for innovations in food production and sustainability. As the federal government continues to push for digital modernization, contracts like this set a precedent for how agencies can leverage private sector expertise to improve public services.
EZD's ongoing partnership with USDA underscores the company's ability to deliver impactful results for federal clients. With a focus on Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), cloud modernization, risk management, and automation, EZD positions itself as a trusted advisor in the government technology landscape. More information about Easy Dynamics can be found at www.easydynamics.com.
