Amistad Tainter Gates Sandblasting and Painting Project

SOL #: 191BWC26B0001Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

State

International Boundary And Water Commission: Us Mexico

INTERNAT. BOUNDARY AND WATER COMM.

El Paso, TX, 79902, United States

Place of Performance

Del Rio, TX

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

Repair Or Alteration Of Highways/Roads/Streets/Bridges/Railways (Z2LB)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ffe56acc54ee43698ba42517ef9318f2/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 26, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 1, 2026

Response Deadline

Apr 9, 2026, 9:00 PM

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 solicitation for the Amistad Tainter Gates Sandblasting and Painting Project at the Amistad Dam in Val Verde County, Texas. This project, estimated between $1 Million and $5 Million, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves the rehabilitation of eight Tainter gates. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about April 16, 2026.

Scope of Work

The project focuses on ensuring the longevity and functionality of the Tainter gates and includes:

Testing for lead-based paint on existing coatings.
Complete removal of existing paint/coating from eight radial gates.
Surface preparation through sandblasting.
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 materials handling.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.
Duration: Expected to be completed within six months from the date of award.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
NAICS Code: 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.
Estimated Magnitude: $1 Million to $5 Million.
Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about April 16, 2026.
Published: April 1, 2026.

Additional Notes

A site visit will be scheduled, with details to be included in the solicitation. This is a pre-solicitation notice, not a request for proposals. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the official solicitation and any amendments.