The International Boundary and Water Commission needs a small business to provide protective breakers for its power plants in Texas.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? The International Boundary and Water Commission is seeking a price quote for Protective Breakers for its IBWC Amistad and Falcon Power Plants. 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).
What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, a 100% Small Business Set Aside. The contract will be awarded 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).
How will they pick the winner? 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.
When and how do you bid? Offers shall be emailed to angelica.baca@ibwc.gov. Please reference the solicitation number FY26R5201028 in the subject line. Offers shall be submitted by 3:00 PM Mountain on June 2, 2026.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on May 22, 2026 — if you miss it, you can't bid.
- Travel costs aren't reimbursed separately — bake them into your price.
- All on-site staff need an active security clearance.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.