Bid guide
How to bid on Facilities Maintenance and Repair IDIQ for the Bureau of Reclamation
What the Bureau of Reclamation is buying
The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a small-business contractor for ongoing facilities maintenance and repair services at its Lower Colorado Basin Regional Office. This is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
The work includes a range of services such as building automation systems, boilers, chillers and cooling towers, HVAC, water treatment, meters, and electrical equipment. It also covers inspections, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs. The contract will be a combination of firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on July 20, 2026. The deadline for submitting your quote is August 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. All quotes must be received by this time.
The Bureau of Reclamation expects to award the contract within 30 days after receiving all quotes.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is set aside for small business concerns. The relevant NAICS code is 561210, Facilities Support Services, with a small business size standard of $47 million.
Firms specializing in building systems maintenance, HVAC, electrical services, and water treatment for commercial or government facilities would be well-suited. You must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to be considered for award.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the solicitation, click the “View original source” button. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.
This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) under solicitation number 140R3026Q0036. Your company must have an active SAM registration and a UEI at the time of quote submission and award. Ensure your small business status aligns with NAICS 561210.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all attached documents, including the Performance Work Statements (PWS) and the Price Schedule, to fully understand the scope of services required. Pay close attention to the specific requirements for preventive maintenance, inspections, and emergency repair response times.
When preparing your quote, clearly outline your capabilities for each service item listed, such as building automation systems, boilers, and HVAC. Highlight your experience with similar equipment and systems. Ensure your pricing is competitive and accurately reflects the firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials components of the contract. Double-check that your SAM registration is active and that your company qualifies as a small business under the specified NAICS code.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Bureau of Reclamation; the original posting controls.