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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING, RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT.DOI OSMRE (CO) · Response deadline: Fri, 06 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), part of the Department of the Interior, is soliciting bids for acid mine drainage remediation work at the GCI Pollyanna #2 site. Acid mine drainage remediation is a well-established environmental restoration activity that addresses contaminated water flowing from or caused by mining operations. This type of work typically involves treating polluted water, stabilizing mine sites, preventing further environmental damage, and restoring affected land and water resources to usable conditions. The "Pollyanna #2" designation suggests this is a specific abandoned or inactive mine site requiring cleanup. See the solicitation on SAM.gov for the full scope of work, performance requirements, and deliverables.

Key facts

Who can bid

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

• Meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for NAICS 562910 (Remediation Services)
• Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status
• Have any required federal contracting certifications current at the time of award

No specific socioeconomic set-aside (such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB) applies—this is a general small business set-aside, so any qualified small business may bid. If you are not currently registered in SAM.gov or need to update your size status, begin immediately; SAM registration can take several weeks.

How to put together a competitive bid

Remediation services contracts, particularly for acid mine drainage, require specialized technical and regulatory expertise. To strengthen your bid:

Demonstrate relevant experience. Past performance on similar mine drainage projects, especially those involving OSMRE or comparable state/federal abandoned mine lands programs, will carry significant weight. Highlight specific treatment technologies you've deployed, such as passive or active treatment systems, limestone drains, or constructed wetlands.

Address regulatory compliance directly. Acid mine drainage work operates under multiple environmental statutes; explain your familiarity with Clean Water Act requirements, NPDES permitting, and OSMRE's Abandoned Mine Land program regulations.

Build a qualified team. If your firm lacks direct acid mine drainage experience, consider subcontracting arrangements or joint ventures with established environmental remediation firms—provided you maintain compliance with small business affiliation rules.

Emphasize long-term effectiveness. OSMRE项目 typically prioritize sustainable, low-maintenance treatment solutions over systems requiring ongoing intensive operation. Include operations and maintenance planning, performance monitoring protocols, and contingency approaches for varying flow or contamination loads.

Price strategically. Small business set-asides reduce competition but do not guarantee award; develop realistic cost estimates reflecting actual site conditions, material costs, and permitting timelines.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 140S0326R0001 to obtain the statement of work, evaluation criteria, and mandatory submission requirements.

2. Confirm your SAM registration is active and accurately reflects your small business size status for NAICS 562910.

3. Note the deadline: All proposals must be submitted by November 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time—verify whether electronic or hard copy submission is required.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →