The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded a $237,731 firm-fixed-price purchase order to Merrick & Company for Federal Select Agent Program Storage Only Support services. This contract, without any set-aside designations, was awarded through a sources sought notice where the USDA initially intended to award a sole-source contract to Merrick & Company. However, the agency conducted market research to determine if other vendors could provide similar technical capabilities. Merrick & Company is an employee-owned engineering, architecture, surveying, and geospatial solutions firm that specializes in supporting federal agencies, including the USDA, through prime and subcontract awards. This contract has an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2024.