; (B) the total amount spent by the Department of Agriculture on purchases made through the pilot program; (C) a description of the evaluation criteria established under paragraph (2); and (D) an evaluation of the solicitation process used for the pilot program that includes input from vendors. (5) Termination The pilot program established under this subsection shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Technical assistance (1) Participation in procurement programs The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to support equitable participation in the procurement programs of the Department of Agriculture, including technical assistance in obtaining necessary food safety training or certification, to— (A) beginning farmers, fishermen, and ranchers; (B) veteran farmers, fishermen, and ranchers; (C) socially disadvantaged farmers, fishermen, and ranchers; and (D) small and mid-sized farms, fishing businesses, and ranches. (2) Small business certification The Secretary shall coordinate with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to provide technical assistance in becoming certified as eligible for the award of contracts pursuant to section 8(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 637(a) ) to— (A) beginning farmers, fishermen, and ranchers; (B) veteran farmers, fishermen, and ranchers; (C) socially disadvantaged farmers, fishermen, and ranchers