Nogales Headworks Rebuild

THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6; this announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (FAR 12.603) 1. Solicitation Number: USIBWC-NIWTP-HEADWORKS-2026-RFQ Issue Date: [Insert date] Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ). (FAR 12.603(c)(2)) 2. FAC:[Insert date Request for Quotation (RFQ). (FAR 12(c)(2)) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions/clauses are those in effect through Federal -9f4eb5? 3. Set-aside/Competition: BRAND NAME ONLY, SOLE SOURCE under FAR Subpart 13.5 (commercial items). OEM?authorized sources may respond. Brand?Name Justification is attached per FAR 5.102(a)(6); sole?source justification prepared IAW FAR 13.501 using the 6.303?2 format. 4. NAICS / PSC: NAICS: 333318 (Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) Primary PSC: 4630 (Sewage Treatment Equipment) Additional PSC for installation services (if separately CLINed): Z1NE/Z2NE (Water & Sewage Facilities M&R/Repair) (Based on requirement content and PWS site?work at NIWTP.) 5. Description/Requirement: The U.S. Section, International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC), Nogales Field Office, requires purchase and installation of OEM-specific headworks equipment at the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant (NIWTP), Rio Rico, AZ: One FT?48 Mensch Severe?Duty Bar Screen ( " spacing) (replace in kind) Two Vulcan EWP 250/1000 Washing Presses with control panels (replace in kind) Two ESR stair?type fine screens (ESR?34 or ESR?28 per final PWS correction) with controls (replace in kind) Associated OEM wear parts, removal, installation, testing, commissioning, and training Equipment must match existing NIWTP channel geometry (4 x7 ), hydraulic profiles (~20 MGD/channel), mounting interfaces, discharge elevations, and NEMA 4X/NEMA 7 control requirements; must integrate with existing screw conveyors and SCADA. 6. Location & Period of Performance: Place of Performance: NIWTP, 865 E. Frontage Rd., Rio Rico, AZ 85648. Period of Performance: 120 calendar days ARO. FOB: Destination; Inspection/Acceptance: Destination (Commercial). (FAR Subpart 12.4/12.301 framework) 7. CLIN Structure (supply + install): CLIN 0001: FT?48 Mensch Severe?Duty Bar Screen, delivered & installed, OEM brand?name CLIN 0002: Vulcan EWP 250/1000 Washing Press, delivered & installed (Qty 2), OEM brand?name CLIN 0003: ESR stair?type fine screen, delivered & installed (Qty 2), OEM brand?name CLIN 0004: Associated OEM wear parts, controls, and integration CLIN 0005: Removal, installation labor, testing, commissioning, training CLIN 0006: O&M manuals and training materials (2 hard copies + electronic) (See PWS for dimensional, hydraulic, electrical, and acceptance requirements.) 8. Site Visit (Optional but encouraged): Contact: Albert Flores, 520?281?1832; cell 520?551?6564; Albert.Flores@ibwc.gov PPE required; access may be affected by railroad operations; alternate dirt road available. 9. Brand Name & Sole?Source Basis: Replacement must be in?kind to match NIWTP s existing engineered channels, hydraulics, electrical panels, and SCADA. Non?OEM substitutions would require channel demolition/reconstruction, conveyor replacement, panel rework, SCADA redesign, and extended downtime. (NOI and J&A basis) 10. Urgency: Due to unusual and compelling urgency, NIWTP currently operates with only one functional coarse screen/conveyor; remaining equipment is inoperable or removed. Loss of the remaining train risks environmental non?compliance and service disruption. The Government would be seriously injured by delay; therefore, shortened response periods are used under FAR 5.203 for commercial items. If 6.302?2 is invoked, synopsis timing may be bypassed per 5.202(a)(2). J&A will be posted within 30 days after award per 6.305(b). 11. Instructions to Offerors: The provision at FAR 52.212?1 applies; submit a quotation with: Technical approach demonstrating OEM brand models and authorization Price breakout by CLIN (lump sum allowed with schedule of values) Delivery/installation schedule meeting 120?day PoP Warranty, training, and commissioning plan Include completed FAR 52.212?3 (Reps & Certs). 12. Evaluation (Streamlined; FAR 12.6 / 13.106): Best?value tradeoff or LPTA at CO s discretion; factors: Technical (brand?name OEM fit & authorization), Price, Past Performance. Relative importance need not be stated when using Part 13; evaluation complies with FAR 12.6 and 13.106. 13. Response Time & Submission: Quotes due: [Insert Date/Time, MST] (shortened timing permitted for commercial items under FAR 5.203(a); combined synopsis/solicitation used under FAR 12.603). Email: [KO email]. Subject: NIWTP Headworks Rehabilitation Brand Name Quote . 14. Attachments: PWS NIWTP Headworks Rehabilitation (May 2026) Brand?Name Justification (FAR 11.105) (Brand?name justification posted with this solicitation per FAR 5.102(a)(6).) Section II Solicitation Provisions (Commercial Items) A. Core Commercial Provisions (Prescribed by FAR 12.301) 1) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023). (12.301(b)(1); tailor per 12.302) 2) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Reps & Certs Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (12.301(b)(2)) B. Brand Name Posting with Solicitation The brand?name justification (Mensch FT?48, Vulcan EWP 250/1000, ESR stair?type screens) is posted with the solicitation per FAR 5.102(a)(6). C. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Statement This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued under FAR 12.603; shortened response times may be used for commercial items under FAR 5.203(a). D. Urgency Notice (if CO invokes 6.302-2) Unusual & Compelling Urgency: normal synopsis timing may be bypassed under FAR 5.202(a)(2); J&A posted within 30 days after award (FAR 6.305(b)). Section I Contract Clauses A. Core Commercial Clauses (Prescribed by FAR 12.301) 1) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023). (12.301(b)(3); tailor per 12.302/12.4) 2) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Mar 2026). (12.301(b)(4); check boxes below) The Contracting Officer checks the following: ? 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. ? 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities. ? 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Section 889). ? 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations. ? 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. ? 52.233-3, Protest After Award. ? 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. B. Domestic Sourcing / Sanctions (Commercial Supplies & Install) 1) FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Supplies (Oct 2022) (insert per FAR 25.1101(a)(1), as applicable to supply of OEM equipment delivered for use in U.S.). 2) FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021). (insert per FAR 25.1103(a)) [CO note: If CO determines the effort is construction per FAR 36, then use 52.225?9 instead of 52.225?1; otherwise keep 52.225?1 for supply of commercial products.] C. Site/Installation Addenda (NIWTP work on Government installation) 1) FAR 52.228-5, Insurance Work on a Government Installation (when work occurs at NIWTP). (28.310) 2) FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions (include only if CO treats work as construction under Part 36). (36.502)