Noon Creek Barn Construction

The Noon Creek Barn Construction contract, identified by solicitation number R3-05-08-020, involves a project located in Safford, Arizona and is managed by the Coronado National Forest under the Department of Agriculture. The procurement falls under NAICS code 238110, which classifies it within a targeted industry category. This contract is not being issued as an unrestricted or small business set-aside competition. Instead, in accordance with the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Act of 1988 and FAR Subpart 19.10, the Department of Agriculture, as a participating agency, has determined that this procurement is only eligible for competition as a complete HubZone or Disabled Veteran set-aside, or as a sole source negotiation with an 8(a) certified firm. As a result, the Coronado National Forest has chosen to proceed with a sole source contract negotiation with a local 8(a) small business firm to perform the construction services for this project. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2008, and any award resulting from the negotiation will be announced on the official contracting website. The point of contact for this procurement is Mark Hostetler, a Contract Specialist based in Tucson, Arizona, who can provide additional details and support regarding the contracting process.