BOR contracts: Bureau of Reclamation
The Bureau of Reclamation, part of the Department of the Interior, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what BOR buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 22
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $809 million
- Share to small businesses
- 43%
Open BOR contracts, due soonest
- OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF YDP, IDIQ
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- Prosser Creek Dam Basin Cleanup
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
- Folsom Warehouse Bridge Crane Replacement
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF YDP, IDIQ
Due in 9 daysOct 14, 2026
- CLWTP FISMA Compliance
Due in 11 daysOct 16, 2026
- CLWTP FISMA Compliance
Due in 11 daysOct 16, 2026
What BOR is buying right now
NAICS codes on BOR's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 237990 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 6 |
| 237110 | Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction | 4 |
| 238220 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | 2 |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | 2 |
| 238210 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 2 |
| 541620 | Environmental Consulting Services | 2 |
| 334513 | Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables | 1 |
| 541370 | Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services | 1 |
| 238190 | Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | 1 |
BOR contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $1.1 billion |
| FY2025 | $1.1 billion |
| FY2026 | $809 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What BOR spends the most on
Industries with the most BOR contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 237110 | Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction | $1.1 billion |
| 237990 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $903.4 million |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $108.8 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $103.3 million |
| 237130 | Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | $85.5 million |
| 541620 | Environmental Consulting Services | $76.9 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $72.2 million |
| 922120 | Police Protection | $24.6 million |
Small business contracts at BOR
About 43% of BOR's contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses. The government-wide goal is 23%.
Dollars awarded under each kind of set-aside in the same period:
- Small business: $510.4 million
- 8(a): $48.9 million
- Women-owned: $20.7 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $4.8 million
- HUBZone: $2.1 million
Set-asides on BOR's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 13
- Total small business set-aside: 8
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 1
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Who wins BOR contracts
Companies with the most BOR contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| NW Construction, Inc | $454.2 million |
| Jacobs Project Management Co. | $271 million |
| CDM Constructors Inc | $270.1 million |
| Ames Federal Contracting Group LLC | $244.6 million |
| Oscar Renda Contracting Inc | $133.8 million |
| Flatland Energy Services LLC | $75.5 million |
| Carstensen Contracting Inc | $72.9 million |
| Olsson Industrial Electric, Inc | $68.7 million |
| Tepa Ec, LLC | $60.6 million |
| Hartman-Walsh Painting Company | $48.5 million |
Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. Look up any small business's registration with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Where BOR's open work is
By place of performance, the most open BOR contracts are in Montana.
- Montana: 1 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find BOR contract opportunities?
The Bureau of Reclamation posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 22 are open right now. You can search them here by NAICS code, set-aside and state, and set up a free email alert for new ones.
How much does BOR spend on contracts?
The Bureau of Reclamation obligated about $809 million on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 43% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are BOR's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most BOR contract dollars were NW Construction, Inc, Jacobs Project Management Co. and CDM Constructors Inc, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at BOR?
Federal law requires every agency with buying power to have an Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), sometimes called the Office of Small Business Programs. Its staff help small businesses understand what the agency buys and how. Free counseling is also available from APEX Accelerators.
Keep going
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- How to research an agency on USAspending.gov
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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with the Bureau of Reclamation, SAM.gov or any government agency. Open-contract counts come from SAM.gov and update daily; spending figures come from USAspending.gov and cover contracts only.