Procurement
This hub offers a range of important information on N3B Procurement and working with us as a potential vendor.
General Procurement Information
N3B is the Department of Energy’s prime contractor for cleaning up legacy waste at LANL. We seek to do business with qualified companies offering value and high-quality products and services. Procurement categories include commodities, equipment, information technology, services and construction. N3B procures products and services that meet required quality and schedule at the best value. As such, we seek suppliers who are reliable, cost-effective and safe.
What we Buy at N3B
✓ Commodities: office supplies, laboratory supplies, chemicals, industrial supplies, fasteners, tools, clothing, gasses, petroleum
✓ Construction: new facilities, system upgrade, facility maintenance
✓ Equipment: capital equipment, heavy equipment, instrumentation, engineered hardware
✓ Information technologies: workstations, specialty software, servers, services, software telecommunications services and equipment, equipment systems, personal computers
✓ Services (technical services): engineering, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, landscaping, environmental support, environmental sampling, facility support
Guidance on Process
✓ If you are interested in doing work with N3B, it is recommended that you submit a capabilities statement to N3BProcurementOpportunities@em-la.doe.gov
✓ N3B Procurement does not send out email notifications on business opportunities.
✓ When you see a business opportunity you are interested in, contact the assigned buyer with inquires before the removal date.
✓ Current business opportunities are subject to change or cancellation due to scope, mission, or funding requirements.
✓ Some business opportunities may be set-aside for small businesses. Note the competition type on the business opportunity document to determine if a procurement has been set aside or is open to large and small business competition.
Current Opportunities
No Current Solicitations
Small Business Outreach
Working with Small Business
N3B has a goal to increase the extent, variety and complexity of small business involvement, and to ensure that small businesses participate in meaningful prime contract performance.
Initiating Business with N3B
The N3B Small Business Program Office serves as the advocate and point-of-contact for businesses seeking contracting opportunities. Use the following steps to initiate business with N3B:
- For Information on obtaining a data universal numbering system (DUNS) number click here.
- Register your business in the System for Award Management at SAM.gov. It is required for small businesses. For help with SAM registration, visit your local Procurement Technical Assistance Center.
- Contact N3B Procurement at n3bprocurementopportunities@EM-LA.DOE.GOV to discuss potential opportunities.
Small Business Resources
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SDVets and Veterans register at Department of Veterans Affairs & Veterans Corporation
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Searchable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Agency FAR supplements
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For extended assistance in contracting, visit the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
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Federal Procurement Policy – If you intend to contract with the Federal Government, stay involved in Senate and House procurement policy issues.
Procurement Toolbox
Federal Procurement Data System
Government agencies are responsible for collecting and reporting data on federal procurements through the Federal Procurement Data System–Next Generation (FPDS-NG). The federal government uses the reported data to measure and assess the impact of federal procurement on the nation’s economy, learn how awards are made to businesses in various socioeconomic categories, understand the impact of full and open competition on the acquisition process, and address changes to procurement policy. Contracting Officers (COs) must submit complete reports on all contract actions, as required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
The Small Business Administration (SBA)
Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. The SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses. https://www.sba.gov/about-sba
Procurement Technical Assistance Center
The Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the government marketplace. Administered by the Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the program provides matching funds through cooperative agreements with state and local governments and non-profit organizations for the establishment of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) to provide procurement assistance.
Visit the PTAC website.
Contract Opportunities
View procurement notices from federal contracting offices to find opportunities to bid for federal business. These include pre-solicitation notices, solicitation notices, award notices and sole source notices. Manage your searches and track notices by creating an account. View contract opportunities here.
System For Award Management (SAM)
The System for Award Management is an official website of the U.S. government. There is no cost to use SAM. You can use this site for FREE to:
- Register to do business with the U.S. government
- Update or renew your entity registration
- Check status of an entity registration
- Search for entity registration and exclusion records
Visit the SAM website here.
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
The Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is a 12-character alphanumeric ID assigned to entities registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). It’s the primary way the government identifies businesses, largely replacing the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. The UEI is central to federal procurement, as it’s required for all entities seeking to do business with the U.S. government. Having a UEI facilitates the entire process, from bidding on contracts to receiving payments. It serves as a consistent identifier, ensuring that all records associated with a business—such as performance history, financial information, and certifications—are linked correctly within the federal system. The UEI helps streamline communication between government agencies and contractors, making it easier to track and manage contracts, and ensures transparency and accountability in the federal marketplace. You can obtain a UEI by registering your entity in SAM.gov.
DUNS Number Registration
The D-U-N-S Number has been referred to as the “Social Security number for businesses.” In reality, it’s even more pervasive than Social Security. The system is used in dozens of countries around the world, in addition to the U.S., including Australia, and the European Union, and confers numerous benefits on businesses that participate. The business credit file associated with your business’s D-U-N-S Number can help potential partners and lenders learn about your business and make informed decisions about whether or not to work with you as a client, supplier or partner. Even after you’ve signed a contract or accepted a loan, your D-U-N-S Number can be used to help get a clear view of your business, which can help you negotiate for improved terms and conditions or a favorable line of credit. Apply for a DUNS number here.
Downloadable Frequently Used Vendor Forms, Documents & Policies
Procurement News
Los Alamos Tour Informs Senate Committee Staff About Legacy Cleanup
September 9, 2025 - Staff from the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and New Mexico staffers with Sen. Martin Heinrich’s office toured...
Los Alamos Completes 200th Transuranic Waste Shipment to WIPP
August 19, 2025 - The 200th transuranic shipment from Technical Area 54, Area G, at Los Alamos National Laboratory heads to the Waste Isolation...
N3B Commences Shipment of Corrugated Metal Pipe Waste Stream from LANL to WIPP
June 11, 2025 - N3B has begun off-site shipments of transuranic (TRU) waste from previously buried corrugated metal pipes (CMPs) for permanent disposal. This...