The U.S. Department of State needs a small business to build a generator and metal building at Retamal Dam in Texas.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? - The contractor will design and build a new emergency generator and metal building at Retamal Dam in Texas. - The generator will be housed in a metal building installed on a new concrete pad with a modern diesel fuel tank. - The construction includes site preparation, inspection of all systems and structures, disposal of debris and construction waste, and quality control testing.
What's the contract structure and timeline? - The contract is a Design-Build contract. - The working hours of the USIBWC facility are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
How will they pick the winner? - The notice doesn't say.
When and how do you bid? - Bids are due on July 21, 2026, at 11:00 PM. - Proposals must be submitted through SAM.gov.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on a date listed in the Solicitation.
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 construction work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.