Emergency AE Structural Assessment

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service awarded a sole source, firm fixed price contract to The Johnson-McAdams Firm, located in Greenwood, Mississippi. This contract was established to conduct an emergency architectural and engineering structural assessment following damage to a research facility caused by a lightning strike and subsequent fire. The contract supports urgent evaluation needs to ensure the safety and integrity of the affected building. The contract, identified by solicitation number 1232SC18C0079, was posted on December 19, 2018, and falls under the NAICS code 541310, which pertains to architectural services. The placing office is located in Stoneville, Mississippi, while the work is performed in Presque Isle, Maine. The Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service’s acquisition office oversaw the award, with Randal L. Barnett serving as the contract specialist responsible for administration and communication. This sole source award highlights the critical and time-sensitive nature of the assessment to support the restoration efforts of a valuable research facility.