Y--Hickman Wildlife Water Catchment and Pipe Fence
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT.NEW MEXICO STATE OFFICE · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Office is soliciting for construction work involving a wildlife water catchment and pipe fence, as indicated by the title "Hickman Wildlife Water Catchment and Pipe Fence." This type of work typically involves building infrastructure to collect and store water for wildlife use—often in arid or semi-arid regions like New Mexico—along with fencing to manage access or protect the installation.
Based on the NAICS code 238910, this falls under Site Preparation Contractors, which covers activities such as land clearing, earthmoving, and installation of basic infrastructure. The work likely includes excavation, grading, concrete work for catchment basins or tanks, and installation of pipe fencing. The "Y1FB" classification code confirms this is construction-related work in BLM's system.
Wildlife water catchments in BLM contexts are generally designed to improve habitat by providing reliable water sources in areas where natural water is scarce. Pipe fencing typically refers to metal pipe rail fencing used for its durability in remote, rugged environments. Specific materials, dimensions, and design requirements see the solicitation.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico State Office |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 140L1726Q0054 |
| NAICS | 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set-Aside—Total |
| Response deadline | November 9, 2026, 3:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | New Mexico |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses—specifically, those qualifying under NAICS 238910's small business size standard. To compete, your business must:
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active registration valid through contract performance
- Have a current, verified small business status for NAICS 238910 in your SAM profile
- Meet any applicable BLM contractor qualifications for construction work on federal lands
Small businesses owned by veterans, service-disabled veterans, women, or disadvantaged individuals may also want to verify their certifications, as these can strengthen proposals for future BLM work even if not required for this set-aside.
How to put together a competitive bid
For BLM construction projects in rural New Mexico,geo-logistics and environmental compliance often determine bid success:
Site and logistics planning: The work location in New Mexico likely involves remote BLM land with limited access. Factor in costs for mobilization, equipment transport, fuel, and potential need for water hauling or dust suppression. If the site requires travel over unimproved roads, specify equipment suited to those conditions.
Environmental and cultural clearances: BLM projects require compliance with NEPA, cultural resource surveys, and potentially biological assessments. Clarify in your proposal whether BLM has completed pre-construction clearances or if bidder coordination is expected—see the solicitation for specific requirements.
Wildlife-sensitive construction timing: Water catchment work may have seasonal restrictions to avoid disrupting breeding, migration, or nesting periods. Propose realistic schedules that account for these potential windows.
Labor and wage requirements: Federal construction contracts typically require Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wages and certified payrolls. Verify your ability to comply and cost accordingly.
Past performance: Highlight similar remote-site construction, BLM or federal land projects, and wildlife infrastructure experience. BLM evaluators value demonstrated reliability in low-supervision environments.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 140L1726Q0054 to obtain the statement of work, drawings, specifications, and evaluation criteria.
- Confirm your SAM registration is active and reflects small business status for NAICS 238910.
- Submit your offer by November 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time—late submissions will not be considered.
Additional details regarding bonding requirements, magnitude of construction, and evaluation factors see the solicitation.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →