Bid guide
How to bid on Chemical Dosing Skid Pump Systems for the IBWC
What the agency is buying
The U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) is seeking quotes for Chemical Dosing Skid System Pumps. These systems are for the Amistad and Falcon Power Plants, located in Del Rio, Texas. This is a 100% small business set-aside opportunity.
The awarded contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, subcontracts, supervision, and management to fulfill the requirements. The work must be completed within 90 calendar days after the contract is awarded.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on July 26, 2026. All quotes must be submitted by August 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain time. This is also 5:00 AM Eastern Time.
Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email by August 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain time. Questions received after this time may not receive a response.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a 100% small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to submit offers. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 424690, for Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers, with a small business size standard of 175 employees.
Firms with experience in providing and installing chemical dosing skid systems, particularly for power plant or similar industrial applications, would be well-suited for this bid. The government will award to the lowest price, technically acceptable, responsible offeror.
How to respond
To access the solicitation, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.
Quotes must be emailed to [email protected]. Ensure the solicitation number FY265701045 is in the subject line. Faxed quotes will not be accepted. Your offer must include a price sheet, a technical approach narrative, at least three similar-project references, and an active Unique Entity ID (UEI) number. Bids must be submitted as "All or None".
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review the Updated Performance Work Statement and Price Sheet attachments, which are part of the solicitation. Your technical approach narrative must address all items in the scope of work, including your plan of action, equipment, key team members, and schedule. This narrative is crucial for demonstrating technical acceptability.
For past performance, provide at least three references for similar projects. Include the name, company, phone number, email address, and a brief description for each project. Ensure your UEI is active and included. Also, complete the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. If you have completed annual representations and certifications electronically via SAM, you only need to complete paragraph (b) of this provision.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from International Boundary and Water Commission: Us-mexico; the original posting controls.