Geotechnical Investigation service- Upper Brownsville Levee

The International Boundary and Water Commission is considering awarding a sole source contract to the Army Corps of Engineers under the compelling urgency provision of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The contract involves providing geotechnical engineering services to investigate the cause of a slope failure at the Upper Brownsville Levee. This award is justified due to the urgent nature of the situation, requiring immediate expertise and action to address the engineering issues. The solicitation, identified by number IBM14-15, falls under the NAICS code 541330, which pertains to engineering services. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Fabiola Palma-Trujillo, reachable via phone or email. The details indicate the government is seeking to expedite the response by using a sole source approach rather than a competitive process, reflecting the critical need for timely technical evaluation and remediation efforts related to infrastructure stability.