This firm fixed-price delivery order contract, valued at $196,133.33, was awarded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), a civilian agency, to Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), a for-profit Subchapter S corporation. The contract is for the writing of a handbook on best practices for oversight and administration of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program on projects with alternative contracting and financing methods. This contract was not set aside for any specific small business category. ARA has extensive experience as a prime and subcontractor for various federal agencies, delivering technical services across defense, homeland security, infrastructure, and safety domains. The contract work is being performed in Albuquerque, New Mexico and is scheduled for completion by September 3, 2022.