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Are federal construction contracts posted on SAM.gov?

Short Answer

Are federal construction contracts posted on SAM.gov? Yes, federal construction contracts are posted on SAM.gov like other procurements. Construction has additional requirements including Davis-Bacon wages, bonding, and often geographic set-asides.

As of 2024FAR Part 36

Detailed Answer

Federal construction procurements follow standard posting requirements with industry-specific considerations: **Construction on SAM.gov:** - Posted like other federal procurements - Filter by NAICS 23xxxx for construction codes - Includes new construction, renovation, repair - Both building and civil construction **Construction-specific requirements:** - Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wages - Miller Act bonding requirements (over $150,000) - Buy American Act domestic materials - Safety and OSHA compliance - Certified payroll reporting **Types of construction contracts:** - Design-bid-build (most common) - Design-build (increasing) - Construction management - Indefinite delivery for repairs - Job Order Contracting (JOC) **Finding construction opportunities:** - SAM.gov with construction NAICS filter - Army Corps of Engineers ProjNet - GSA construction schedules - Agency-specific construction offices - State/local with federal funding **Construction set-asides:** - Often small business set-aside - May include geographic restrictions - HUBZone advantages for construction - Service-disabled veteran preferences **Bonding for construction:** - Bid bonds: Typically 20% of bid - Performance bonds: 100% of contract - Payment bonds: 100% of contract - Surety must be Treasury-approved

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