The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $236,108.00 firm fixed-price purchase order contract to Northern Machining & Repair, Inc., a small business manufacturer located in Escanaba, Michigan, to fabricate and deliver two 16-foot by 50-foot handy flats material barges. This contract is a set-aside for small businesses and supports the Corps of Engineers' waterway maintenance programs. Northern Machining & Repair has prior experience as a prime contractor providing goods and services to various federal agencies, including the Air National Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, National Park Service, and Forest Service.