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C--BGNDRF PIPING UPGRADES

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.BUREAU OF RECLAMATION.ALBUQUERQUE AREA OFFICE · Response deadline: Fri, 06 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Bureau of Reclamation's Albuquerque Area Office is soliciting bids for piping upgrades. The project involves construction work on pipe systems, likely related to water infrastructure given the Bureau's mission of managing water and power resources in the Western United States. The specific scope, locations, quantities, and technical requirements are not included in the available metadata; see the solicitation for complete details about the work to be performed.

NAICS 237110 covers "Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction," which includes laying, repairing, and replacing water mains, sewer lines, and related pipeline infrastructure. Work in this category typically involves excavation, pipe installation, backfill, pressure testing, and site restoration.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program. To qualify, your business must:

• Meet the SBA size standard for NAICS 237110, which is typically based on average annual receipts (verify the specific threshold on SAM.gov or SBA.gov)
• Be registered in SAM.gov with active status
• Have any required small business certifications current and valid
• Be capable of performing the specified piping upgrade work

The Total Small Business Set-Aside means no portion of this contract is available to other-than-small-business concerns. Large businesses and small businesses that do not meet the specific size standard are ineligible to bid as prime contractors, though they may participate as subcontractors.

How to put together a competitive bid

Given the nature of water and sewer line construction work and the small business set-aside, focus on these elements:

Technical capability: Demonstrate experience with piping systems comparable in scope and complexity to the described upgrades. Include relevant past performance references, particularly for Bureau of Reclamation or other federal water infrastructure projects.

Personnel and equipment: Identify qualified supervisors, certified welders or pipefitters if required, and specialized equipment for excavation, pipe laying, and pressure testing. Union considerations or Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements may apply; verify labor standards in the solicitation.

Safety and environmental compliance: Pipeline construction involves excavation hazards, confined spaces, and potential environmental sensitivities. Highlight your safety record, OSHA compliance, and any environmental protection protocols.

Pricing strategy: Develop realistic cost estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and potential underground conditions. Understand that NAICS 237110 work often encounters unknown site conditions; review how the solicitation addresses differing site conditions and change orders.

Bonding capacity: Federal construction contracts typically require payment and performance bonds. Confirm your surety capacity meets anticipated requirements.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 140R4025R0017. The complete document will contain the detailed statement of work, technical specifications, evaluation criteria, contract clauses, and any amendments.

Note the firm response deadline of November 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM Mountain Time. Late submissions are generally not accepted in federal procurements. Allow adequate time for proposal preparation, internal review, and SAM.gov submission. Monitor the SAM.gov record for any amendments or Q&A clarifications that may affect your bid strategy.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →