The International Boundary and Water Commission needs a small business to refurbish 138 KV OCB breakers for its Amistad Field Office in Del Rio, TX.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? The International Boundary and Water Commission needs a small business to refurbish 138 KV OCB breakers for its Amistad Field Office in Del Rio, TX. The work includes disassembly, refurbishment, and re-installation of the breakers, as well as the removal and disposal of non-friable asbestos and dielectric oil. The contractor must provide all labor, material, equipment, subcontract, supervision, and management to perform the requirements of this Statement of Work (SOW).
What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract is a firm-fixed-price contract with a 180-day period of performance. The contractor must complete the work within 180 calendar days after the contract has been awarded. The government will award to the lowest price, technically acceptable, responsible offeror.
How will they pick the winner? The government will evaluate the proposals based on the technical approach, expertise, and qualified personnel to provide the services, as well as past performance. The contractor must demonstrate successful past performance of at least three references for similar projects.
When and how do you bid? Bids are due on June 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain time. Offers shall be emailed to angelica.baca@ibwc.gov. The contractor must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with electrical work and switchgear manufacturing
- Has done similar projects for government agencies before
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on June 10, 2026, and contractors are highly encouraged to attend.
- Travel costs aren't reimbursed separately — bake them into your price.
- Proposals are capped at 25 pages including résumés.
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 electrical work and switchgear manufacturing projects you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification.