IBWC contracts: International Boundary and Water Commission: U.S.-Mexico
The International Boundary and Water Commission: U.S.-Mexico, part of the Department of State, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what IBWC buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 1
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $556.2 million
- Share to small businesses
- 6%
Open IBWC contracts, due soonest
- Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Services for the SBIWTP
Due in 94 daysJan 6, 2027
What IBWC is buying right now
NAICS codes on IBWC's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 221320 | Sewage Treatment Facilities | 1 |
IBWC contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $159.7 million |
| FY2025 | $130 million |
| FY2026 | $556.2 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What IBWC spends the most on
Industries with the most IBWC contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 237110 | Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction | $553.9 million |
| 221320 | Sewage Treatment Facilities | $106 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $71.9 million |
| 221122 | Electric Power Distribution | $23.1 million |
| 237990 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $20.1 million |
| 333120 | Construction Machinery Manufacturing | $14.5 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $7.4 million |
| 517110 | Wired Telecommunications Carriers | $6 million |
Small business contracts at IBWC
About 6% of IBWC's contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses. The government-wide goal is 23%.
Dollars awarded under each kind of set-aside in the same period:
- Small business: $18.7 million
- 8(a): $896,575
Set-asides on IBWC's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 1
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Who wins IBWC contracts
Companies with the most IBWC contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| PCL Construction Inc | $552.4 million |
| Veolia Water West Operating Services Inc | $87.1 million |
| Arcadis U.S., Inc. | $61.1 million |
| San Diego Gas & Electric Company | $18.8 million |
| Sunstate Environmental Services Inc | $17.5 million |
| Kiewit Infrastructure South Co | $16.6 million |
| American Material Handling, Inc. | $8.9 million |
| Texas Electrical & Testing Services LLC | $6.2 million |
| At&t Enterprises, LLC | $5.9 million |
| Stantec Consulting Services Inc. | $5.8 million |
Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. Look up any small business's registration with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Where IBWC's open work is
By place of performance, the most open IBWC contracts are in California.
- California: 1 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find IBWC contract opportunities?
The International Boundary and Water Commission: U.S.-Mexico posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 1 are open right now. You can search them here by NAICS code, set-aside and state, and set up a free email alert for new ones.
How much does IBWC spend on contracts?
The International Boundary and Water Commission: U.S.-Mexico obligated about $556.2 million on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 6% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are IBWC's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most IBWC contract dollars were PCL Construction Inc, Veolia Water West Operating Services Inc and Arcadis U.S., Inc., per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at IBWC?
Federal law requires every agency with buying power to have an Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), sometimes called the Office of Small Business Programs. Its staff help small businesses understand what the agency buys and how. Free counseling is also available from APEX Accelerators.
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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with the International Boundary and Water Commission: U.S.-Mexico, SAM.gov or any government agency. Open-contract counts come from SAM.gov and update daily; spending figures come from USAspending.gov and cover contracts only.