Nogales Headworks Rebuild

THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6; this announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (FAR 12.603)  

1. Solicitation Number: USIBWC-NIWTP-HEADWORKS-2026-RFQ

   Issue Date: [Insert date]

   Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ).  (FAR 12.603(c)(2))  

2. FAC:[Insert date Request for Quotation (RFQ).  (FAR 12(c)(2))  

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3. Set-aside/Competition: BRAND NAME ONLY, SOLE SOURCE under FAR Subpart 13.5 (commercial items). OEM‑authorized sources may respond. Brand‑Name Justification is attached per FAR 5.102(a)(6); sole‑source justification prepared IAW FAR 13.501 using the 6.303‑2 format.  

4. NAICS / PSC:

   • NAICS: 333318 (Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) – Primary

   • PSC: 4630 (Sewage Treatment Equipment)

   • Additional PSC for installation services (if separately CLINed): Z1NE/Z2NE (Water & Sewage Facilities M&R/Repair)

   (Based on requirement content and PWS site‑work at NIWTP.) 

5. Description/Requirement:

   The U.S. Section, International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC), Nogales Field Office, requires purchase and installation of OEM-specific headworks equipment at the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant (NIWTP), Rio Rico, AZ:

   • One FT‑48 Mensch Severe‑Duty Bar Screen (¾" spacing) (replace in kind)

   • Two Vulcan EWP 250/1000 Washing Presses with control panels (replace in kind)

   • Two ESR stair‑type fine screens (ESR‑34 or ESR‑28 per final PWS correction) with controls (replace in kind)

   • Associated OEM wear parts, removal, installation, testing, commissioning, and training

   Equipment must match existing NIWTP channel geometry (4’x7’), hydraulic profiles (~20 MGD/channel), mounting interfaces, discharge elevations, and NEMA 4X/NEMA 7 control requirements; must integrate with existing screw conveyors and SCADA.  

6. Location & Period of Performance:

   Place of Performance: NIWTP, 865 E. Frontage Rd., Rio Rico, AZ 85648. Period of Performance: 120 calendar days ARO. 

   FOB: Destination; Inspection/Acceptance: Destination (Commercial).  (FAR Subpart 12.4/12.301 framework)  

7. CLIN Structure (supply + install):

   CLIN 0001: FT‑48 Mensch Severe‑Duty Bar Screen, delivered & installed, OEM brand‑name

   CLIN 0002: Vulcan EWP 250/1000 Washing Press, delivered & installed (Qty 2), OEM brand‑name

   CLIN 0003: ESR stair‑type fine screen, delivered & installed (Qty 2), OEM brand‑name

   CLIN 0004: Associated OEM wear parts, controls, and integration

   CLIN 0005: Removal, installation labor, testing, commissioning, training

   CLIN 0006: O&M manuals and training materials (2 hard copies + electronic)

   (See PWS for dimensional, hydraulic, electrical, and acceptance requirements.)  

8. Site Visit (Optional but encouraged):

   Contact: Albert Flores, 520‑281‑1832; cell 520‑551‑6564; Albert.Flores@ibwc.gov

   PPE required; access may be affected by railroad operations; alternate dirt road available. 

9. Brand Name & Sole‑Source Basis:

   Replacement must be “in‑kind” to match NIWTP’s existing engineered channels, hydraulics, electrical panels, and SCADA. Non‑OEM substitutions would require channel demolition/reconstruction, conveyor replacement, panel rework, SCADA redesign, and extended downtime.  (NOI and J&A basis)  

10. Urgency:

   Due to unusual and compelling urgency, NIWTP currently operates with only one functional coarse screen/conveyor; remaining equipment is inoperable or removed. Loss of the remaining train risks environmental non‑compliance and service disruption. The Government would be seriously injured by delay; therefore, shortened response periods are used under FAR 5.203 for commercial items. If 6.302‑2 is invoked, synopsis timing may be bypassed per 5.202(a)(2). J&A will be posted within 30 days after award per 6.305(b).  

11. Instructions to Offerors:

   The provision at FAR 52.212‑1 applies; submit a quotation with:

   • Technical approach demonstrating OEM brand models and authorization

   • Price breakout by CLIN (lump sum allowed with schedule of values)

   • Delivery/installation schedule meeting 120‑day PoP

   • Warranty, training, and commissioning plan

   Include completed FAR 52.212‑3 (Reps & Certs).  

12. Evaluation (Streamlined; FAR 12.6 / 13.106):

   Best‑value tradeoff or LPTA at CO’s discretion; factors: Technical (brand‑name OEM fit & authorization), Price, Past Performance. Relative importance need not be stated when using Part 13; evaluation complies with FAR 12.6 and 13.106.  

13. Response Time & Submission:

   Quotes due: [Insert Date/Time, MST] (shortened timing permitted for commercial items under FAR 5.203(a); combined synopsis/solicitation used under FAR 12.603). Email: [KO email]. Subject: “NIWTP Headworks Rehabilitation – Brand Name Quote”.  

14. Attachments:

   • PWS – NIWTP Headworks Rehabilitation (May 2026)

   • Brand‑Name Justification (FAR 11.105)

   (Brand‑name justification posted with this solicitation per FAR 5.102(a)(6).)  

Section II  Solicitation Provisions (Commercial Items)

A. Core Commercial Provisions (Prescribed by FAR 12.301)

1) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023).  (12.301(b)(1); tailor per 12.302)  

2) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Reps & Certs—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.  (12.301(b)(2))  

B. Brand Name Posting with Solicitation

• The brand‑name justification (Mensch FT‑48, Vulcan EWP 250/1000, ESR stair‑type screens) is posted with the solicitation per FAR 5.102(a)(6).  

C. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Statement

• This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued under FAR 12.603; shortened response times may be used for commercial items under FAR 5.203(a).  

D. Urgency Notice (if CO invokes 6.302-2)

• Unusual & Compelling Urgency: normal synopsis timing may be bypassed under FAR 5.202(a)(2); J&A posted within 30 days after award (FAR 6.305(b)).  

Section I Contract Clauses

A. Core Commercial Clauses (Prescribed by FAR 12.301)

1) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023).  (12.301(b)(3); tailor per 12.302/12.4)  

2) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Mar 2026).  (12.301(b)(4); check boxes below)  

   The Contracting Officer checks the following:

   ☒ 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.  

   ☒ 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities.  

   ☒ 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Section 889).  

   ☒ 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations.  

   ☒ 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.  

   ☒ 52.233-3, Protest After Award.  

   ☒ 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim.  

B. Domestic Sourcing / Sanctions (Commercial Supplies & Install)

1) FAR 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (Oct 2022) (insert per FAR 25.1101(a)(1), as applicable to supply of OEM equipment delivered for use in U.S.).  

2) FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021).  (insert per FAR 25.1103(a)) 

   [CO note: If CO determines the effort is “construction” per FAR 36, then use 52.225‑9 instead of 52.225‑1; otherwise keep 52.225‑1 for supply of commercial products.]  

C. Site/Installation Addenda (NIWTP work on Government installation)

1) FAR 52.228-5, Insurance—Work on a Government Installation (when work occurs at NIWTP).  (28.310) 

2) FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions (include only if CO treats work as construction under Part 36).  (36.502)