Protective Breakers Procurement by the International Boundary and Water Commission

Executive Summary

The International Boundary and Water Commission is seeking quotes for protective breakers for the Amistad and Falcon Power Plants. This is a total small business set-aside contract.

Scope & Requirements

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.

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.

Compliance & Qualifications

• FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items

How to Prepare Your Bid

1. Ensure your quote includes a detailed technical approach that addresses all items in the scope.
2. Provide at least three references for similar projects, including contact information and project descriptions.
3. Attend the site visit and ensure compliance with PPE requirements to understand the project environment better.

Why Small Businesses Should Consider This

This contract is a great opportunity for small businesses as it is a total small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses can compete for the contract. The NAICS code 541380 indicates that this procurement is focused on professional and technical services, which aligns well with many small business capabilities.

Participating in this procurement allows small businesses to engage with federal contracts, potentially leading to further opportunities within the government sector.