Bid guide
How to bid on Fire Protection (Maintenance) for the International Boundary and Water Commission
What the agency is buying
The U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) needs annual inspection and maintenance for 38 fire extinguishers. These services are for their Nogales Field Office in Rio Rico, Arizona. The goal is to ensure all extinguishers are charged, accessible, compliant, and operational to keep personnel and property safe.
This is a firm-fixed-price contract, meaning the price you bid will be the price paid for the services. It is set aside entirely for small businesses, so only small business offers will be considered.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on August 07, 2026. The deadline for submitting your offer is September 03, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Offers must be emailed to Adrian Knights.
If you have questions, submit them via email to [email protected]. Questions received after August 31, 2026, may not be answered. A site visit is not mandatory but is encouraged; contact Adrian Knights to schedule one.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for small businesses specializing in fire protection services, specifically fire extinguisher inspection and maintenance. Vendors should be able to provide services in Rio Rico, Arizona. Experience with government contracts and understanding of applicable safety standards will be beneficial.
The contract requires pricing for a base period and all option years, so firms should be prepared to commit to a multi-year service agreement if awarded.
How to respond
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Your offer must include detailed plans for the work quoted and pricing for the base period and all option years. Ensure your company has an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and include it with your offer. Email your complete offer to [email protected] before the September 03, 2026, 5:00 PM ET deadline.
Tips for a competitive response
When preparing your offer, clearly address the technical acceptability of your approach to meet the USIBWC's requirements. Detail your technical approach for inspecting and maintaining the fire extinguishers, ensuring they remain fully charged, accessible, compliant, and operational.
Highlight any relevant past performance that demonstrates your firm's capability to successfully execute similar fire protection maintenance contracts. Since this is a firm-fixed-price contract, ensure your pricing is competitive and accurately reflects the cost of services for the base period and all option years. Review all applicable FAR clauses mentioned in the solicitation to ensure full compliance.
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.
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