Notice of Intent to Sole Source
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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 US Section International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC), Acquisition Division, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for repair and maintenance services of Hach manufactured instruments at the Nogales Wastewater Plant. The USIBWC intends to award a contract to Hach Company of Loveland, CO. This notice serves to inform industry of the government's intent and to solicit responses from other interested parties who can demonstrate their capability to provide these services. Responses are due by May 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the provision of all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary for the maintenance of HACH wastewater equipment and related instruments installed at the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant. These services are critical to maintain accuracy of readings for process, control, and operation permit reporting, ensuring compliance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA General Industry Standards).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Contractor: Hach Company, 5600 Lindberg Drive, Loveland, CO, 80538-8842
- NAICS: 811219 – Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- PSC: J066 – Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
- Response Due: May 14, 2026, 2:00 PM MST
- Published: April 24, 2026
- Place of Performance: Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
Response Requirements
This is not a formal solicitation. Interested parties who are responsible, capable, certified, and authorized to work on Hach Wastewater Equipment may identify their interest and submit an offer or quotation. Responses must provide clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Additional Notes
The procurement is being conducted using commercial item procedures under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13, specifically FAR Subpart 13.5 (Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items) and FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) which allows the Contracting Officer to solicit from one source. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on responses is solely within the Government's discretion. All inquiries and responses must be submitted in writing via e-mail to Adrian.knights@ibwc.gov, referencing "Request for Proposal (RFP) FY26R3281021" in the subject line.