M--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF YDP, IDIQ
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES.RECLAMATION CONTRACTING ACTIVITY · Response deadline: Fri, 16 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Bureau of Reclamation, part of the Department of the Interior, is soliciting offers for operation and maintenance of a facility designated "YDP" under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. An IDIQ vehicle provides flexible task ordering rather than a fixed scope upfront— see the solicitation for any guaranteed minimum, ceiling value, and period of performance. YDP likely refers to a Reclamation pumping plant, dam, or water delivery facility, consistent with the Bureau's mission of managing water resources in the Western United States.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 140R3026R0012 |
| NAICS | 561210 |
| Set-aside | 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) |
| Response deadline | October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata — see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is restricted to firms currently enrolled in the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program. To compete, your business must:
- Be a small disadvantaged business formally accepted into the 8(a) program
- Have an active 8(a) certification at time of award
- Show relevant experience in facilities operations and maintenance (O&M), particularly for water infrastructure, pumping stations, or comparable industrial/mechanical systems
NAICS 561210 covers "Facilities Support Services," which includes routine building and industrial facility O&M. The Bureau of Reclamation typically requires contractors to manage mechanical systems, electrical equipment, heavy rotating machinery, and possibly SCADA or water control systems— see the solicitation for specific technical qualifications and past performance requirements.
How to put together a competitive bid
For O&M IDIQ contracts, agencies evaluate on technical approach, past performance, and price. Focus your proposal on:
Technical approach: Detail your methodology for preventive maintenance scheduling, emergency response protocols, staffing plans for rural/remote locations (common for Reclamation facilities), and spare parts inventory management. Emphasize safety programs, particularly Lockout/Tagout, confined space entry, and working near energized equipment.
Personnel qualifications: Identify proposed key personnel with specific experience in water resource infrastructure, turbine/pump maintenance, or comparable heavy mechanical O&M. Reclamation facilities often require around-the-clock coverage— address shift structure and response times.
Past performance: Document comparable O&M contracts, especially for federal agencies or water utilities. Highlight performance on IDIQ vehicles if available, including task order volume and customer satisfaction ratings.
Price strategy: IDIQ pricing typically includes a loaded labor rate schedule, overhead, and possibly fixed-price elements for routine services. Review the solicitation for pricing structure; ensure your rates account for remote site premiums if applicable.
8(a) narrative: Articulate how award advances your business development objectives, consistent with program goals.
Next steps
Read the complete solicitation at SAM.gov using Solicitation Number 140R3026R0012. Confirm place of performance, any site visit requirements, and exact proposal submission format. Note the deadline is firm: October 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time — plan for system upload time and required registrations (SAM.gov active registration, any Reclamation-specific systems).
View the official notice on SAM.gov →