USBP ITC Construction FLETC Artesia
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER.FLETC ARTESIA PROCUREMENT OFFICE · Response deadline: Sat, 07 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Artesia Procurement Office, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting construction services for USBP ITC Construction at FLETC Artesia. This work falls under NAICS code 236220, which covers commercial and institutional building construction. FLETC Artesia is a training facility for federal law enforcement personnel, so this project likely involves building or renovating structures to support training operations or infrastructure for U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) programs. See the solicitation for the complete scope of work, drawings, and specifications.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Homeland Security, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, FLETC Artesia Procurement Office |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 70LART26RPFB00003 |
| NAICS | 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) |
| Set-aside | No Set aside used |
| Response deadline | November 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM Mountain Time |
| Place of performance | Artesia, NM |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open competition with no small business set-aside, meaning any responsible contractor—large or small—can submit a bid. Businesses of all sizes, including unrestricted large construction firms, joint ventures, and small businesses seeking to compete outside set-aside programs, are eligible. To compete, your firm must be registered in SAM.gov, have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and possess the appropriate facility clearances, bonding capacity, and past performance credentials typically required for federal construction contracts. See the solicitation for specific qualification requirements, including any security clearance or Davis-Bacon Act labor standards that may apply given the DHS training environment.
How to put together a competitive bid
For unrestricted federal construction solicitations like this, pricing discipline and compliance are critical differentiators.
Read the solicitation package thoroughly. Federal construction solicitations include detailed specifications, drawings, and contract clauses. Pay close attention to FLETC-specific requirements for operating within an active training facility—there may be restricted access zones, scheduling constraints around training calendars, or safety protocols unique to law enforcement environments.
Understand the pricing structure. With no set-aside, you will compete against established large construction firms with significant overhead advantages. Scrutinize whether the solicitation uses a firm-fixed-price, unit-price, or cost-reimbursable structure. Artesia, New Mexico's remote location may affect material delivery costs, labor availability, and subcontractor mobilization—factor regional conditions into your estimate.
Demonstrate relevant past performance. FLETC and DHS value contractors with federal construction experience, particularly within secure or controlled-access facilities. Highlight comparable projects: institutional buildings, government training facilities, or DHS component work. If you lack direct FLETC experience, emphasize successful performance on federal agency construction projects of similar complexity and value.
Address bonding and surety requirements. Federal construction contracts typically require performance and payment bonds. Verify bonding thresholds in the solicitation and confirm your surety's capacity before bidding.
Review labor compliance obligations. As a federal construction project, this likely falls under Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements and may include additional labor standards. Ensure your payroll systems and subcontractor agreements accommodate certified payroll reporting.
Next steps
- Access the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number 70LART26RPFB00003
- Note the deadline: November 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM Mountain Time—late submissions are typically rejected
- Download all attachments including specifications, drawings, and amendment history; register for notifications to capture any amendments
- Assess your competitive position honestly given the unrestricted, full-and-open nature of this procurement
Questions about this opportunity should be directed to the contracting officer identified in the SAM.gov posting.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →