Notice of Intent - Gate Paint
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Original Source
Timeline
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) Falcon Field Office is issuing a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source contract for Falcon Dam Spillway Gate Paint. The intended contractor is Diamond Vogel, located in Orange City, IA. This procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, specifically FAR Subpart 13.5 for certain commercial items, and FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) allowing solicitation from a single source. Responses from interested parties are due by June 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Falcon Dam Spillway Gate Paint that strictly adheres to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Paint System No. 3 for hydraulic structures. This system is engineered for 'Impacted Immersion' environments, involving high-velocity water, debris impact, and constant submersion. Diamond Vogel's V-766e and V-102e series are identified as the industry standard for this service, meeting USACE federal standards (UFGS 09 97 02) for specific formulas (V-766e for White/Gray and V-102e for Aluminum).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent (Sole Source)
- Intended Contractor: Diamond Vogel
- NAICS: 424950 – Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (Size Standard: 150 Employees)
- PSC: 8010 – Paints, Dopes, Varnishes, And Related Products
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Falcon Heights, TX
- Response Due: June 11, 2026, 3:00 PM MST
- Published: May 27, 2026
Evaluation
This NOI is for informational purposes only and is not a formal solicitation or request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available, and unsolicited quotations will not be awarded. Responses will be considered solely to determine if conducting a competitive procurement would be advantageous to the Government. A decision not to compete this action is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
Interested parties must demonstrate clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the Government. Capability statements and letters of interest should be submitted via email to Angelica Baca at angelica.baca@ibwc.gov. Inquiries must be in writing via email, referencing "Notice of Intent to Sole Source FY263161020 – Gate Painting" in the subject line. Phone calls will not be accepted.