1240LR21C0003
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
Nifc Reception Desk
Requesting A One Year Contract with Four Option Years.
Awardee
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Boise, ID 83705 United States
Pricing
Fixed Price
Set Aside
8(A) Sole Source (8AN)
Extent Competed
Not Available For Competition
Est. Average FTE
<1
Related Opportunity
1240LR21R0005
Analysis Notes
Vulnerable Incumbent J Foster & Associates is listed as graduating from the 8(a) program in April 2026, which may limit its ability to recompete.
Forecast Listed as the incumbent award in contract forecast National Interagency Fire Center Reception Desk Services.
Amendment Since initial award the Potential Award value has increased 25% from $336,647 to $422,297.
Sole Source This Definitive Contract was awarded sole source to J Foster & Associates because the government was authorized to sole source the contract by statute to a certified 8(a) firm for a contract estimated at award to be <$7.0 million.
Forecast Listed as the incumbent award in contract forecast National Interagency Fire Center Reception Desk Services.
Amendment Since initial award the Potential Award value has increased 25% from $336,647 to $422,297.
Sole Source This Definitive Contract was awarded sole source to J Foster & Associates because the government was authorized to sole source the contract by statute to a certified 8(a) firm for a contract estimated at award to be <$7.0 million.
J Foster & Associates was awarded
Definitive Contract 1240LR21C0003 (1240LR-21-C-0003)
for Nifc Reception Desk
Requesting A One Year Contract With Four Option Years.
worth up to $422,297
by National Interagency Fire Center
in July 2021.
The contract
has a duration of 5 years and
was awarded
with a 8(a) Sole Source set aside
with
NAICS 561110 and
PSC M1AA
via sole source acquisition procedures with 1 bid received.
Status
(Open)
Last Modified 8/18/25
Period of Performance
7/19/21
Start Date
7/31/26
Current End Date
7/31/26
Potential End Date
Obligations
$422.3K
Total Obligated
$422.3K
Current Award
$422.3K
Potential Award
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
1240LR21C0003
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to 1240LR21C0003
People
Suggested agency contacts for 1240LR21C0003
Competition
Number of Bidders
1
Solicitation Procedures
Sole Source
Other Than Full and Open Competition
Authorized By Statute
Evaluated Preference
None
Performance Based Acquisition
Yes
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Plan Not Required
Cost Accounting Standards
Exempt
Business Size Determination
Small Business
Awardee UEI
N3SLB1KDDRB5
Awardee CAGE
7CAP7
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
1240LR USDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 6
Funding Office
12024B
Created By
tspanfellner@fs.fed.us
Last Modified By
tspanfellner@fs.fed.us
Approved By
tspanfellner@fs.fed.us
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
Labor Standards
Performance District
ID-02
Senators
James Risch
Michael Crapo
Michael Crapo
Representative
Michael Simpson
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Management, Forest Service, Agriculture (012-1115) | Conservation and land management | Other services from non-Federal sources (25.2) | $101,031 | 57% |
| Wildland Fire Management, Forest Service, Agriculture (012-1115) | Conservation and land management | Research and development contracts (25.5) | $75,478 | 43% |
Modified: 8/18/25