Operation & Maintenance of the South Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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 U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) has issued a cancellation notice for Solicitation No. 191BWC26R0001, which sought Operation & Maintenance (O&M) services for the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant in San Diego, CA. The solicitation has been canceled in its entirety, and no award will be made.
Reason for Cancellation
After a comprehensive internal review, the Government determined that the solicitation contained material deficiencies in technical requirements, scope definition, and disclosure provisions that could not be corrected without substantial revision. Additionally, an undisclosed organizational conflict-of-interest (OCI) was identified late in the evaluation process and could not be resolved within the initial solicitation's framework. These issues were deemed significant defects under FAR 14.404-1(c) and FAR 15.206(e), leading to the cancellation in the best interest of the Government.
Future Actions
The USIBWC intends to re-solicit this requirement under a new solicitation number. This will occur once technical requirements are corrected and clarified, pricing structures are updated, and OCI disclosure/mitigation requirements are strengthened. Industry is strongly encouraged to monitor SAM.gov for future postings related to this requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Cancellation Notice (for Solicitation No. 191BWC26R0001)
- Product/Service Code: Z1ND (Maintenance Of Sewage And Waste Facilities)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Published: March 5, 2026
- Response Date (for notice): March 31, 2026
Contact Information
- Primary: Philip Johnson (philip.johnson@ibwc.gov, (915) 255-9324)
- Secondary: Seone Michael Jones (seone.jones@ibwc.gov)