Facilities Maintenance Government Contracts in Texas
Facilities maintenance contracts bundle HVAC, electrical, plumbing, preventive maintenance, and minor repair into ongoing operations support for government buildings. Under NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), they range from single-building O&M to base operations support (BOS) contracts. Agencies evaluate your CMMS discipline, licensed trades coverage, and response-time performance for emergency calls.
Selling to government in Texas
Texas posts state solicitations on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and runs a HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) program with subcontracting goals on most contracts over $100K. Major federal buyers include JBSA, Fort Cavazos, and a large VA footprint.
Texas SmartBuy / ESBD — Texas's procurement portalFacilities Maintenance contract awards in Texas
Since Oct 2024, federal agencies recorded 1,515 federal facilities maintenance contracts performed in Texas, obligating $5.1B. The largest buyer was the Department of Energy ($3.6B).
Top buying agencies
- 1. Department of Energy$3.6B
- 2. Department of Defense$992.5M
- 3. Department of Homeland Security$161.7M
- 4. Department of Veterans Affairs$137.4M
- 5. General Services Administration$92.9M
Recent awards
- Public Buildings Service · 2026-10-26
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- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-15
580-26-405 replace ceiling tiles in b100
- Department of the Air Force · 2026-10-14
Remove 250-ton air cooled chiller and provide new 250-ton trane(r) air cooled chiller with new exterior chilled water piping as well as…
- Public Buildings Service · 2026-10-13
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- U.S. Customs and Border Protection · 2026-10-05
Replace generators & ats
- Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons · 2026-10-02
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Source: USASpending.gov contract award data, refreshed weekly.Search awards
Requirements to expect
- Preventive maintenance program with CMMS work-order tracking
- Licensed trades: HVAC (EPA 608), electrical, plumbing for the jurisdiction
- Emergency response times (often 1-2 hours for critical systems)
- Service Contract Act wage compliance by trade category
- Parts/materials handling with markup caps or government-furnished options
- Safety program including lockout/tagout and confined space procedures
The full documents list and proposal checklist are in the Facilities Maintenance government contracts guide.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on facilities maintenance in Texas?
Since Oct 2024, agencies obligated $5.1B across 1,515 facilities maintenance contracts performed in Texas (NAICS 561210, 238220), an average of $3.3M per award. The Department of Energy is the largest buyer.
Where are facilities maintenance bids posted in Texas?
Federal opportunities performed in Texas are posted on SAM.gov (filter by place of performance). State-level work is posted on Texas SmartBuy / ESBD, and counties, cities, and school districts run their own portals — register with the largest ones in your service area.
Do I need to register with the state of Texas to bid?
For Texas state agency contracts, yes — register as a vendor on Texas SmartBuy / ESBD. Federal contracts performed in Texas only require SAM.gov registration, though state small-business certifications can still help with subcontracting.
What's the difference between O&M and BOS contracts?
Operations & Maintenance covers building systems for one or a few facilities. Base Operations Support bundles many functions (maintenance, grounds, custodial, utilities) across an installation — larger, more complex, and usually requiring substantial past performance or teaming.
How is facilities maintenance work priced?
Typically a firm-fixed monthly price for preventive maintenance plus pre-priced labor rates and parts terms for repairs above a threshold. Underpricing the PM baseline is the most common new-contractor mistake.