The International Boundary and Water Commission needs a small business to sandblast and paint eight Tainter gates at the Amistad Dam in Texas.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The International Boundary and Water Commission needs a small business to sandblast and paint eight Tainter gates at the Amistad Dam in Texas. The project involves the rehabilitation of the radial gates, including surface preparation, sandblasting, and application of a new coating system to ensure the longevity and functionality of the gates.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
This is a 100% Small Business Set Aside. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract. The project is expected to be completed within 365 days from the date of award.
- How will they pick the winner?
The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror based on technically acceptability, based on Contractor's Technical Approach, Expertise and Qualified Personnel to provide the services, Past Performance, and Management Approach will be evaluated.
- When and how do you bid?
Bid deadline is July 6, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- 8(a) certified (a small-business program for socially/economically disadvantaged owners)
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your 8(a) 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.