DRAFT SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE International Boundary and Water Commission, U.S. Section (USIBWC) Operations, Maintenance, and Repair of the International Outfall Interceptor (IOI) Nogales, Arizona 1. PURPOSE This Sources Sought notice is issued solely for market research and information gathering in accordance with FAR Part 10 . This is not a solicitation, does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP), and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with responding to this notice. The USIBWC is seeking to identify qualified contractors capable of performing Operations, Maintenance, and Repair (OMR) Services for the International Outfall Interceptor (IOI) located in Santa Cruz County, Rio Rico, Arizona , as specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the Nogales IOI system. 2. PROJECT BACKGROUND The IOI conveys raw sewage originating from Nogales, Sonora (MX), Nogales, AZ, and Rio Rico, AZ to the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant (NIWTP) . The pipeline spans approximately 46,600 linear feet and includes 110 manholes . The PWS describes a comprehensive scope including annual inspections, smoke testing, manhole cleaning, emergency response, CMMS operation, repairs, regulatory reporting, and cybersecurity requirements for associated systems. The anticipated contract structure is a five‑year period of performance (Base Year plus four Option Years). 3. SCOPE OF REQUIRED CAPABILITIES Interested contractors must demonstrate capability to perform, at a minimum: Operations & Maintenance • Annual CCTV/Sonar inspection of entire 46,600‑ft pipeline and 110 manholes • Smoke testing twice per year • Routine and as‑needed cleaning; sediment, debris, and obstruction removal • Waste disposal in accordance with Federal, state, and local regulations • Vegetation management • Fats, Oils, Grease (FOG), odor, and corrosion control programs • Flow and level monitoring (15‑minute intervals), data integration with CMMS/GIS • Operation of an IOI‑dedicated Arizona Grade IV Certified Wastewater Collection Operator onsite • Welding shut manholes for security (tack weld specification per PWS) • Full implementation and operation of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) meeting FISMA High , FedRAMP High , and NIST SP 800‑171 requirements for CUI/SCADA environments Repairs and Emergency Response • 24/7 monitoring and rapid emergency response • SSO Response Plan with 60‑minute dispatch and full ADEQ compliance • Rain‑event clean‑out within 48 hours • Pipeline and manhole repairs within 24 hours of discovery or immediate bypass implementation • Replacement of covers, ladders, joints, seals • Infiltration/inflow monitoring and flood‑readiness planning Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Requirements • OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926 compliance • Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) coordination • Hazardous materials evaluation and disposal (le…