Amistad Tainter Gates Sandblasting and Painting Project
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 International Boundary and Water Commission, United States Section (USIBWC) intends to issue a Firm Fixed-Price solicitation for the Amistad Tainter Gates Sandblasting and Painting Project at the Amistad Dam in Val Verde County, Texas. This effort is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about April 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves the rehabilitation of eight (8) Tainter gates. Key tasks include:
- Testing for lead-based paint on existing coatings.
- Complete removal of existing paint/coating.
- Surface preparation through sandblasting to specified cleanliness and profile.
- Application of a new coating system.
- Replacement of radial gate anodes, side seals, bottom seals, and seal fasteners.
- Re-tensioning of gate cables and alignment of gates.
- Compliance with all safety and environmental regulations, including hazardous material handling and disposal.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Project Duration: Expected to be completed within six months from the date of award.
- Solicitation Release: On or about April 16, 2026
- Published Date: March 26, 2026
- Place of Performance: Amistad Dam, Val Verde County, Del Rio, TX
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice, not a request for proposals. A site visit will be scheduled, with details provided in the solicitation. Interested parties are advised to monitor the SAM.gov website for the official release and any amendments.
Point of Contact: Angelica Baca, Contracting Specialist, USIBWC, angelica.baca@ibwc.gov.