How to bid on 37100 EBFD Support Building Paint for the Department of the Interior

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The Department of the Interior is looking for small businesses to supply coating materials and equipment. These supplies are for four facilities at the Elephant Butte Field Division in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. The goal is to extend the service life of these facilities in a desert climate.

The agency needs surface cleaner, rust inhibitor, metal primer, exterior paint, and elastomeric roof coating. They also need an industrial sprayer and accessory cases. This opportunity is for supplying materials only; installation, labor, and application services are not included. Delivery would be required within 90 days of award.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This is a Sources Sought notice, which is for market research. It was published on August 03, 2026. Responses are due by August 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

At the deadline, the Department of the Interior will review the submitted information from small businesses. This helps them determine if a specific small business socioeconomic category, such as SDB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, or 8(a), is appropriate for a future solicitation. This notice is not a request for quotes or proposals.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for small businesses that can supply paint and coating manufacturing products (NAICS 325510) or industrial supplies (NAICS 332999). The relevant PSC codes are 8010, 8030, and 5970 for coatings, sealants, and surface prep chemicals.

The agency is specifically interested in responses from qualified small businesses, including Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), HUBZone firms, and 8(a) firms. Large businesses should not respond to this notice.

How to respond

To access the opportunity on the portal, click “View original source”. If you land on the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, but this is not always the case.

Responses should include information about your business capabilities to fulfill the requirement. You should also provide any insights or recommendations related to the material list. The point of contact for inquiries is Timothy Ott, and questions should be emailed to [email protected].

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your business is registered and maintains an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. This is a requirement for any government contract award.

When responding to a Sources Sought notice, clearly demonstrate your firm's capability to provide all the listed materials and equipment. Highlight your experience with similar products and your ability to meet the delivery requirements within 90 days of award. If you have recommendations for the material list, include them to show your expertise.

Pay close attention to the color matching requirements. If proposing equivalent products, be prepared to demonstrate a Delta-E (ΔE) color difference of ≤ 2.0 compared to the reference shade (Sherwin-Williams SW6107 Nomadic Desert) and sheen consistency. Providing color cards or swatches will be necessary for final approval.