- Reclamation
- California-Great Basin
- Doing Business with Reclamation
- Contractor Bidding
Contractor Bidding
Many of Reclamation’s simplified acquisition requirements (valued between $10,000 and $250,000) are purchased electronically via Electronic Commerce (EC). In addition, delivery orders issued under General Services Administration’s Federal Supply Schedules are performed electronically. Reclamation also purchases professional services and supplies up to $10,000; non-professional services up to $2,500; and construction up to $2,000 using the Government Purchase Card (GCP). Vendors may access Reclamation’s contracting requirements ($15,000 and above) at https://sam.gov/SAM/. Only vendors registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), are authorized to submit quotations and proposals on posted requirements. The first step to registering in SAM is by obtaining a Dun & Bradstreet DUNS number. Vendors that require a DUNS number may contact Dun & Bradstreet at 1-(866) 705-5711 or by visiting https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/resources/. (Requesting a DUNS number is free).How To Do Business with the Bureau of Reclamation
- Determine if your business is a good fit for Reclamation – Do your homework
- Visit our website
- SAM.gov | Contract Data
- Search for CGB contract awards using Contracting Office ID, 140R20
- Search for current opportunities on Reclamation’s Forecast
- Do you have government contracting experience; adequate cash flow; inventory; working capital; and bonding to fulfill a contract?
- Define your Products and/or Services – North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) U.S. Census Bureau.
- Register in SAM and the SBA’s Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) (accessed via SAM) and update on a regular basis
- Get Certified
- Accept Government Purchase Cards (GPC)
- Market your business
- Develop quality marketing materials
- SBA Profile - Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS)
- Capabilities Statement
- Business Cards
- Website
- Build relationships with the acquisitions staff and Small Business Specialists
- Participate in procurement-related events
- Look for contracting opportunities:
- Respond to Sources Sought &\ Pre-Solicitation notices
- Identify Federal prime contractors for subcontracting
- GSA Contractor List
- Find Government Business POC for large primes in their SAM Profile
- Visit prime contractor’s websites to sign up as a vendor and find outreach events
- Locate the Small Business Liaison Officers (SBLO) or Diversity Manager
- Get Technical Assistance from Local Small Business Resources
- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Procurement Technical Assistance Centers
