The U.S. Department of State needs a small business to build a new generator and metal building at Retamal Dam in Texas.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? The USIBWC needs a Design-Build contractor to replace the emergency generator at Retamal Dam with a new one housed in a metal building on a concrete pad. The work includes site preparation, inspection, disposal of debris, and quality control testing. The contractor must work within the USIBWC facility's hours (7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday) and avoid US Fish and Wildlife property adjacent to the dam.
What's the contract structure and timeline? The notice doesn't say.
How will they pick the winner? The notice doesn't say.
When and how do you bid? Submit a bid through SAM.gov by July 21, 2026, at 11:00 PM CDT.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Review the solicitation and site visit requirements carefully.
- RSVP for the site visit and submit a completed Form 358 prior to attendance.