Z--Mescalero Adult Detention Center Design/Build Construction Office of Justice Services (OJS) Requirements Facilities Improvement & Repair (FI&R) Project

The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs is preparing to award a Design/Build Construction contract for the full functional completion and facility improvements of the Mescalero Adult Detention Center, located on the Mescalero Apache Reservation in New Mexico. This project, identified under solicitation number 140A1626R0002, has an estimated construction magnitude between $500,000 and $800,000, with a performance period expected to be 120 days from the Notice to Proceed. The scope of work includes design, construction, installation, and demolition activities aimed at delivering a fully operational detention center, incorporating various facility improvements and repairs in compliance with applicable federal and agency standards. The contract will be a competitive Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside under NAICS code 238210, which covers commercial and institutional building construction. Prospective offerors must possess an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). The solicitation is anticipated to be released around December 24, 2025, with proposals due approximately 30 days thereafter and submissions required electronically via SAM.gov in PDF or Word formats. While detailed contract clauses, evaluation criteria, pricing schedules, packaging, and inspection specifics are not yet available in the presolicitation notice, the point of contact for questions is Laurie Sherrod at the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Reston, Virginia. Inspection and acceptance are expected to occur on-site at the Mescalero Adult Detention Center, and further technical specifications, proposal instructions, and contract requirements will be furnished in the forthcoming full solicitation package.