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Are federal construction contracts posted on SAM.gov?

Quick Answer: 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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