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Generator Maintenance
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Suzette Smith
AZ
USA
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE The US Section International Boundary and Water Commission, Acquisition Division, located at 4191 North Mesa Street, El Paso, TX 79902 is issuing this Notice of Intent to inform industry contractors of the Government’s intent to execute a Sole Source Award under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, specifically FAR Subpart 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commer...
View moreThe North American Industry Classification System for this requirement is 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The Product Service Code for this requirement is J061, Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment, Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment.
This requirement is restricted to Cummins Inc. due to the need for factory-certified technicians and access to proprietary diagnostic software, tools, and manufacturer approved parts required to perform maintenance in accordance with OEM standards. Market research conducted identified multiple vendors within the applicable NAICS; however, none were found to possess the required manufacturer certification and proprietary access necessary to perform the work without introducing unacceptable risk to mission critical equipment. Accordingly, Cummins Inc. is the only responsible source capable of meeting the Government’s minimum requirements.
This notice of intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available, and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made based on unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. The intent of this notice is for informational purposes only. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action is solely within the discretion of the Government.
All inquiries and responses must be submitted in writing via email to the Contracting Officer. Responses shall include sufficient documentation to demonstrate the capability to provide Cummins certified technicians, access to proprietary diagnostic software, and authorization to perform maintenance in accordance with OEM requirements. Responses must be received no later than 2:00 PM Mountain Time April 20, 2026, to Suzette Smith at [email protected] parties are responsible for ensuring timely receipt of all submitted information.
The International Boundary and Water Commission: U.S.-Mexico (USIBWC) intends to issue a sole source award to Cummins Inc. for the maintenance of emergency diesel generators and associated transfer switches. Located at the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant in Arizona, these generators serve as critical infrastructure required to provide backup power during outages and prevent environmental hazards. This requirement is classified under NAICS 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, and PSC J061, Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment- Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment. There is no set-aside designated for this procurement.
The USIBWC Acquisition Division is conducting this procurement under simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items, citing that only one responsible source is reasonably available. The maintenance must be performed by factory-certified technicians with access to proprietary diagnostic software and manufacturer-approved parts to meet original equipment manufacturer standards. While market research identified multiple vendors within the NAICS, the government determined that only Cummins Inc. possesses the necessary certifications and proprietary tools to service the mission-critical equipment without introducing unacceptable risk.
This special notice, identified by solicitation number FY26R3281018, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation. Responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government must be submitted by April 20, 2026. Documentation must verify the capability to provide certified technicians and authorized proprietary access. All inquiries are directed to the point of contact, Suzette Smith, at the El Paso, Texas, office.
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