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, according to a press release.
Under this contract, EZD will maintain and enhance GMRS operations while supporting NIFA's grant management modernization. These improvements aim to increase system reliability, data quality, and application performance. The win underscores EZD's growing role as a technology partner for the USDA, following a recompete for identity management work last year and a 10-year Basic Ordering Agreement on the USDA Stratus contract vehicle in 2024.
“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 contract strengthens EZD's relationship with USDA, establishing the company as a long-term technology partner across multiple mission areas. EZD CEO Poupak Afshar highlighted the significance of the win: “This win highlights EZD's commitment to delivering results and building trust with our federal clients. Supporting USDA's mission is a privilege, and I'm grateful to our team for their consistent dedication and expertise.”
For the USDA and NIFA, the modernization effort is critical to improving the efficiency and reliability of grant management processes, which impact researchers, institutions, and agricultural communities nationwide. By enhancing system performance and data quality, the initiative aims to streamline operations and reduce administrative burdens, ultimately benefiting stakeholders who rely on NIFA grants for agricultural research and education.
Easy Dynamics Corporation is a technology services provider focused on Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), cloud modernization, risk management, and automation and resiliency. The company positions itself as a trusted advisor delivering well-architected solutions aligned with mission-critical best practices. More information is available at www.easydynamics.com.
