The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The Bureau of Land Management needs a small business to construct and install a stock-water delivery system in Montana.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The Bureau of Land Management needs a small business to construct and install a complete stock-water delivery system known as the Marcott Coulee Pipeline Project. Work includes trenching to a minimum 6-foot bury depth, HDPE pipeline installation, excavation, embankment construction, temporary excavation support, water system assembly installation, watering assemblies, water trough assemblies, curb stop valve assemblies, remote tap assemblies, air-relief valve assemblies, bedding and backfill placement, gravel placement, wood post installation, erosion-control practices, and all associated testing required to verify system performance.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
A firm-fixed priced contract is contemplated. The project's overall goal is to establish a fully functional, durable, potable stock-water pipeline system supporting multiple watering facilities while ensuring protection of surrounding natural resources.
- How will they pick the winner?
A single contract award will be made to the offeror that submits a proposal that has been determined to be the best value based on the Tradeoff Procedures within the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
- When and how do you bid?
Submit electronic proposals as a response to the anticipated solicitation. Submission requirements: Potential sources are invited to submit a response via e-mail to jalvarez@ios.doi.gov no later than (1:00pm) (MDT) on (4 August 2026). Only attach MS Word/Excel compatible files or Adobe Acrobat PDF files in electronic correspondence.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification