Amistad Reservoir Plugging of Penstock #4
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified small business concerns capable of performing specialized construction services for the Amistad Reservoir and Dam, Plugging of Penstock No. 4 project in Val Verde County, Texas. This notice aims to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-asides. Responses are due by June 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project requires permanently plugging Penstock No. 4, which was designed for irrigation but is no longer in use, to eliminate ongoing maintenance needs. The specialized work involves:
- Permanent plugging and unwatering of Penstock No. 4.
- Construction of concrete plug features within dam infrastructure.
- Structural concrete repair, grouting, and related concrete work.
- Removal of penstock and irrigation gate components.
- Heavy lifting, hoisting, rigging, crane, and manlift operations.
- Work in confined or restricted access areas.
- Compliance with dam safety, construction safety, and site access requirements.
- Coordination with USIBWC personnel for access, work hours, security, and site controls. Firms must demonstrate experience in comparable high-risk construction environments and be capable of working under site constraints, including access limitations via Texas Spur 349 and port of entry hours (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction)
- Size Standard: $45.0 million
- PSC: Z2KA (Repair or Alteration of Dams)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Construction
- Anticipated Procurement Method: Sealed Bidding
- Response Due: June 18, 2026
- Published: June 8, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit detailed responses addressing:
- Company information (UEI, CAGE, POC, SAM.gov status).
- Small business status under NAICS 237990.
- Current bonding capacity (single, aggregate, surety, bond confirmation).
- At least three relevant project examples (within the last 3-7 years) demonstrating experience in dam infrastructure, confined space, unwatering, concrete repair, grouting, gate removal, or heavy civil construction.
- Technical capability narrative covering specific areas like dam infrastructure, confined space, dewatering, structural concrete repair, concrete plug placement, grouting, gate removal, hoisting, safety planning, and remote facility work.
- Available personnel and equipment, including key management, safety, confined space qualified personnel, and specialized resources.
- Intended role (prime or subcontractor) and self-performance vs. subcontracting plans.
- Teaming or Joint Venture information, if applicable. Responses must be emailed to Suzette Smith (suzette.smith@ibwc.gov) and Philip Johnson (philip.johnson@ibwc.gov) with the subject "Sources Sought Response, Penstock No. 4, Solicitation 191BWC26B0006".
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not pay for information submitted and will not respond to questions or notify respondents of market research results. Future solicitations will be posted separately.