6 Open 8(a) Solicitations — NAICS 237110
Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
6 open 8(a) Business Development solicitations are currently posted under NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction). Over the past 12 months, agencies posted 10 solicitations, with DEPT OF DEFENSE among the top buyers.
Top Buying Agencies (Last 12 Months)
- DEPT OF DEFENSE10 solicitations
Open Solicitations
See all →- 88TH RD US ARMY RESERVE CENTER ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS- SOLICITATION
DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Sep 16, 2026
• The US Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District solicitates competitive bids under RFO Part 14 for demolition, directional drilling, excavation, and other services required in maintaining a water service and main lines at the Arlington Heights 88th Readiness Division, COL. P. Schulstad U.S. Army Reserve Center. • The base bid work includes various services such as removing fire hydrants, repairing HMA pavement, repairing concrete sidewalks and drives, seeding disturbed areas, and site restoration; a detailed list of these services is provided in the Base Bid description. • For Option A, the work requires demolition, directional drilling, excavation, providing new water connections, plugging and capping existing connections, gate valves, vaults, meters, and boxes, chlorination testing, repairing concrete sidewalks and drives, seeding disturbed areas, and site restoration. • For Option B, the work consists of various services similar to those included in Option A except that it specifically mentions providing a new water connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 8(a) Business Development program?
The SBA 8(a) program is a nine-year business development program for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (often minority-owned businesses). 8(a) firms can receive sole-source contracts up to $4.5 million ($7.5 million for manufacturing) and compete in set-aside competitions among 8(a) firms.
How do I apply for 8(a) certification?
Apply through SBA's certify.sba.gov portal. Requirements include: at least 51% owned by a socially and economically disadvantaged individual (income ≤ $400K/year, net worth ≤ $750K excluding primary residence and business equity, total assets ≤ $6M), U.S. citizenship, two years of business operation, and good character. Review the SBA 8(a) eligibility checklist before applying.
What types of federal construction contracts are available (NAICS 23)?
Federal construction contracts (NAICS sector 23) span building construction, heavy civil engineering, and specialty trades. Major buyers include the Army Corps of Engineers, General Services Administration (GSA), Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Contracts range from facility maintenance to large infrastructure projects.
How do I find federal contracting opportunities?
Federal contracting opportunities are posted on SAM.gov (System for Award Management). You can search by keyword, NAICS code, set-aside type, agency, and response deadline. FedOps aggregates and enriches SAM.gov data daily so you can filter and track opportunities in one place.