C -- A&E Services

The solicitation NRCS-02-MD-04 for architectural and engineering services, initially announced on May 25, 2004, has been cancelled. This cancellation is due to the Natural Resources Conservation Service's decision to pursue a contract through the Small Business Administration under the Section 8(a) program, as authorized by the Small Business Act and corresponding federal regulations. The procurement will now be handled as a Section 8(a) set-aside award, shifting the negotiation process accordingly. The contract, originally categorized under NAICS code 541330 for A&E services, lacked specific details regarding the type of set-aside, location, or agency information beyond the point of contact. Interested parties could reach out to Robert A. Ellsworth via email or phone for further inquiries. The cancellation notice highlights the agency’s intent to support small business participation through the 8(a) program rather than proceed with the traditional solicitation process.