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)