Active Solicitation · INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION: US-MEXICO

    Protective Breakers

    INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION: US-MEXICO
    Sol. FY26r5201028Combined Synopsis/SolicitationSet-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)El Paso, TX
    Open · 22d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    22
    closes May 15, 2026
    POSTED
    Apr 22, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541380
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    H259
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The International Boundary and Water Commission is soliciting quotes for protective breakers for the Amistad and Falcon Power Plants. This opportunity is a combined synopsis/solicitation under RFQ FY26R5201028, set aside for small businesses. Proposals are due by May 15, 2026, and must include a technical approach and past performance references.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    FY26r5201028
    Notice Type
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
    Set-Aside
    Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
    Posted Date
    April 22, 2026
    Response Deadline
    May 15, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541380AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    H259
    Contract Code
    19BM
    Primary Contact
    Angelica Baca
    State
    TX
    ZIP Code
    79902
    AI Product/Service
    both

    Description

    This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued separately. The solicitation number is FY26R5201028 and this solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This is a 100% Small business Set Aside. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services, with a corresponding small business standard of $19.0 million. Only offers from small businesses will be considered for this solicitation. Offer due date/local time: 3:00 PM Mountain on May 15, 2026. Please reference the solicitation number FY26R5201028 in the subject line. Offers shall be emailed to angelica.baca@ibwc.gov. FAXED QUOTES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Active Unique Entity ID (UEI#) shall be included with your offer. Price Sheet shall be included with your quote. Only questions submitted by email to angelica.baca@ibwc.gov will be considered. Questions received from Offerors after 3:00 pm Mountain on May 11, 2026, may not be responded to. Contractors are highly encouraged to attend an agency organized site visit. Site visits may be scheduled for Falcon Power Plant by General Engineer Edi Delgado at 956-363-0119 or edi.delgado@ibwc.gov and for Amistad Power Plant Superintendent Juan Escobar at 830-422-6823 or juan.escobar@ibwc.gov. While attending the site visit all contractors must and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) (i.e., mask and gloves). Contractors will not be permitted access to IBWC facilities without proper PPE. Virtual site visits (video/photographs) are not permitted. Site visits should be scheduled for NLT May 8, 2026. Description: The International Boundary and Water Commission is seeking a price quote for Protective Breakers, for the IBWC Amistad and Falcon Power Plants located at FM2098, 1 Reservoir Rd. Falcon Heights, TX. 78545 and Texas 349 Spur Del Rio, TX 78540. Performance Period: Base Year + 2 Option Years. The Contractor shall complete work within 240 calendar days after the contract has been awarded on the First Base Year (FY26), and within 180 days after new Fiscal Years for Option Year One (FY27) and Final Option Year (FY28) or other dates specified by Power Plants Superintendents. The government will award to the lowest price, technically acceptable, responsible offeror. The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, subcontract, supervision, and management to perform the requirements of this Statement of Work (SOW). The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Technical acceptability will be based on the Contractor’s Technical Approach, Expertise and Qualified Personnel to provide the services, and Past Performance. Technical Approach - Quote must demonstrate the technical approach by providing a narrative addressing all the items in the scope. The narrative shall at a minimum include your plan of action, equipment, key team members, and schedule. Past Performance – Quotes shall demonstrate successful past performance of at least 3 three (3) references for similar projects. The information shall include name of person, company, phone number, email address, and brief description of the project. Offerors shall meet or exceed and specifications and scope of work of items being quoted. Failure to submit required technical approach and past performance will deem a proposal non-responsive and no consideration for award will be given. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. NOTE: The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website accessed through http://www.acuisition.gov. INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM The U.S. Section International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) has transitioned to an electronic invoicing system. The Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is a secure, web-based system provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. IPP is available at no cost to any commercial vendor or independent contractor doing business with a participating government agency. Information concerning accessing the IPP system will be provided at time of award. END of combined synopsis/solicitation. Attachments: Performance Work Statement Price Sheet Applicable Provisions and Clauses 4/22/26 Modification 001 is to update RFQ due date to 6/2/26. Site visit closes on 5/22/26 and Q&A closes on 5/27/26. 4/22/26 Modification 002 is to reverse update on Modification 001. RFQ due date is 5/15/26. Site visit closes on 5/8/26 and Q&A closes on 5/11/26.

    Key dates

    1. April 22, 2026Posted Date
    2. May 15, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    Protective Breakers is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION: US-MEXICO. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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