The International Boundary and Water Commission needs a small business to provide ongoing security systems maintenance, repair, and replacement services at its Lower Rio Grande Valley facilities.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? The International Boundary and Water Commission needs a small business to provide ongoing security systems maintenance, repair, and replacement services at its Lower Rio Grande Valley facilities, including Mercedes Field Office, Anzalduas Dam, and Retamal Dam.
What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a request for quote (RFQ) with a 90-day quote validity period. The contract will be awarded to the lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA) responsible offeror.
How will they pick the winner? The Government will evaluate offers based on technical approach, past performance, and price. The technical approach must demonstrate a plan of action, equipment support, key personnel, and schedule. Past performance must include at least three relevant references.
When and how do you bid? Quotes must be submitted via email to seone.jones@ibwc.gov by June 25, 2026, at 3:00 pm MST. Active UEI (Unique Entity Identifier) must be included in the offer.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on June 9-11, 2026, at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM Central Time (CT) at the Mercedes Field Office and adjacent LRGV locations. Pre-registration and execution of IBWC_Form_358_Nondisclosure_Agreement.pdf are required.
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.