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Mining & Extraction Contracts.

Mining and extraction companies win government contracts by targeting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Department of Interior, Army Corps of Engineers, and DOD mineral procurement programs. The federal government manages over 700 million acres of mineral-rich public land and requires mining services for reclamation, remediation, and resource extraction. Key opportunities include BLM mine reclamation contracts, DOD critical mineral sourcing, Army Corps dredging and extraction projects, and USGS geological survey support. SamSearch monitors solicitations across SAM.gov, BLM procurement portals, and state mining agencies simultaneously, filtering by NAICS codes 212 (Mining) and 213 (Support Activities for Mining).

Federal mining contracts span a wide range including: mine reclamation and abandoned mine land (AML) remediation, aggregate and construction material extraction for federal projects, critical mineral supply contracts (DOD rare earth minerals), geological survey and site assessment services, mine safety inspection support (MSHA), dredging and underwater extraction (Army Corps), coal and mineral royalty management support, environmental monitoring of mining operations, and mining equipment procurement. Many opportunities exist through the Defense Logistics Agency for metals and minerals used in defense manufacturing. State governments also award significant mining services contracts for highway construction aggregate and environmental reclamation.

Government mining contracts require rigorous safety compliance. MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) compliance is mandatory for any extraction work. Contractors need documented safety programs, MSHA Part 46 or Part 48 training certifications, and qualified mine foremen. BLM contracts require adherence to 43 CFR Part 3800 surface management regulations. Army Corps dredging contracts require OSHA maritime safety certifications. Environmental compliance under SMCRA (Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act) is critical for surface mining work. Many contracts also require bonding, performance bonds, and reclamation bonds. SamSearch helps identify which specific certifications each mining opportunity requires so you can bid confidently.