Design-Build Services for Modernization of the Alcan Land Port of Entry (LPOE), Tok, Alaska
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- Solicitation number
- 47PJ0025R0058
- Agency
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Region 8
Public Buildings Service, General Services Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Place of performance
- Tok, Alaska 99780, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The General Services Administration (GSA) Region 8 is seeking Design-Build services for the complete modernization and replacement of the Alcan Land Port of Entry located approximately 93 miles east of Tok, Alaska, near the U.S.-Canada border. The project will deliver a state-of-the-art, highly secure facility to serve the operational needs of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Canada Border Services Agency, replacing the existing 1972 facility that operates 24/7. The design-build team will provide comprehensive design, construction, and closeout services including demolition, site preparation, facility design and engineering, construction of a new multi-building port complex, and installation of sustainable infrastructure and state-of-the-art border operations systems. This firm-fixed price contract will be awarded under FAR Part 15 Source Selection Procedures utilizing GSA's Design Excellence Program with a two-phase selection process. The solicitation is scheduled for release on August 7, 2025, with a mandatory pre-proposal site visit on August 27, 2025, and Phase I proposals due September 26, 2025.
This opportunity is structured as full and open competition with no set-aside designation, allowing all responsible sources to submit proposals. The total anticipated contract value ranges from $300 million to $333 million, though some documentation references an estimated magnitude of $320-$360 million for planning purposes. GSA contemplates providing stipends ranging from $300,000 to $650,000 to each unsuccessful Phase II offeror that submits a complete and acceptable proposal. The performance period is approximately 1,694 calendar days from Notice to Proceed with design work beginning in Spring 2026 and contract award anticipated for May 2026. Joint ventures and firm/consultant arrangements will be considered, and large business concerns must submit Small Business Subcontracting Plans in accordance with FAR requirements.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Presolicitation Notice
Design-Build Services for the Alcan Land Port of Entry
Solicitation No.: 47PJ0025R0058
Estimated Magnitude: $320M–$360M
NAICS: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
1. Description:
The General Services Administration (GSA), Region 8, intends to issue a solicitation for Design-Build (D-B) services to support the full modernization and replacement of the Alcan Land Port of Entry (LPOE), located approximately 93 miles east of Tok, Alaska, near the U.S.–Canada border. The project will deliver a state-of-the-art, highly secure, and operationally efficient facility to meet the long-term needs of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
2. Contract Type & Delivery Method:
This acquisition will be a firm-fixed price (FFP) Design-Build contract, awarded under FAR Part 15 Source Selection Procedures, utilizing the GSA Design Excellence Program and a two-phase selection process. The solicitation will be Full and Open Competition (Unrestricted).
3. Scope Overview:
The D-B team will provide comprehensive design, construction, and closeout services, and will work closely with the GSA’s Construction Manager as Agent (CMa) and other stakeholders throughout all phases. Work includes:
- Demolition and site prep
- Facility design and engineering
- Construction of a new multi-building port complex
- Sustainable and resilient infrastructure
- State-of-the-art systems for border operations
The project shall comply with the 2025 PBS Core Building Standards, CBP facility requirements, applicable codes, and modern design best practices. The existing facility (built in 1972) is over 50 years old and operates 24/7.
4. Schedule & Performance:
- Solicitation Release (Phase I): On or about August 7, 2025
- Pre-Proposal Site Visit: August 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM AKT, at the Alcan LPOE
- RSVP due August 20, 2025
- Phase I Proposals Due: September 26, 2025, 3:00 PM MT
- Contract Award Anticipated: May 2026
- Performance Period: Approximately 1,694 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Design Start: Spring 2026
5. Stipends:
GSA contemplates providing a stipend in the range of $300,000 to $650,000 to each unsuccessful Phase II offeror that submits a complete and acceptable proposal.
6. Estimated Magnitude:
The total anticipated contract value is estimated at approximately $300 million to $333 million. This range is provided for planning purposes only and does not represent a funding limit or commitment.
7. Joint Ventures:
Joint ventures and firm/consultant arrangements will be considered. A copy of the joint venture agreement must be submitted with the proposal if applicable.
8. Subcontracting:
All large business concerns will be required to submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9.
9. Registration Requirements:
To be eligible for award, offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov and complete the electronic representations and certifications.
10. Solicitation Access:
The solicitation will be made available only through SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the site for the posting, any amendments, and related information.
11. Additional Information:
For more information about the Alcan LPOE project, please visit:
https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/gsa-regions/region-10-northwestarctic/buildings-and-facilities/alaska/alcan-land-port-of-entry
All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.
Update #1 ·
Presolicitation Notice
Design-Build Services for the Alcan Land Port of Entry
Solicitation No.: 47PJ0025R0058
Estimated Magnitude: $320M–$360M
NAICS: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
1. Description:
The General Services Administration (GSA), Region 8, intends to issue a solicitation for Design-Build (D-B) services to support the full modernization and replacement of the Alcan Land Port of Entry (LPOE), located approximately 93 miles east of Tok, Alaska, near the U.S.–Canada border. The project will deliver a state-of-the-art, highly secure, and operationally efficient facility to meet the long-term needs of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
2. Contract Type & Delivery Method:
This acquisition will be a firm-fixed price (FFP) Design-Build contract, awarded under FAR Part 15 Source Selection Procedures, utilizing the GSA Design Excellence Program and a two-phase selection process. The solicitation will be Full and Open Competition (Unrestricted).
3. Scope Overview:
The D-B team will provide comprehensive design, construction, and closeout services, and will work closely with the GSA’s Construction Manager as Agent (CMa) and other stakeholders throughout all phases. Work includes:
- Demolition and site prep
- Facility design and engineering
- Construction of a new multi-building port complex
- Sustainable and resilient infrastructure
- State-of-the-art systems for border operations
The project shall comply with the 2025 PBS Core Building Standards, CBP facility requirements, applicable codes, and modern design best practices. The existing facility (built in 1972) is over 50 years old and operates 24/7.
4. Schedule & Performance:
- Solicitation Release (Phase I): On or about July 28, 2025
- Pre-Proposal Site Visit: August 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM AKT, at the Alcan LPOE
- Phase I Proposals Due: September 19, 2025, 3:00 PM MT
- Contract Award Anticipated: May 2026
- Performance Period: Approximately 1,694 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Design Start: Spring 2026
5. Stipends:
GSA contemplates providing a stipend in the range of $300,000 to $650,000 to each unsuccessful Phase II offeror that submits a complete and acceptable proposal.
6. Estimated Magnitude:
The total anticipated contract value is estimated at approximately $300 million to $333 million. This range is provided for planning purposes only and does not represent a funding limit or commitment.
7. Joint Ventures:
Joint ventures and firm/consultant arrangements will be considered. A copy of the joint venture agreement must be submitted with the proposal if applicable.
8. Subcontracting:
All large business concerns will be required to submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9.
9. Registration Requirements:
To be eligible for award, offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov and complete the electronic representations and certifications.
10. Solicitation Access:
The solicitation will be made available only through SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the site for the posting, any amendments, and related information.
11. Additional Information:
For more information about the Alcan LPOE project, please visit:
https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/gsa-regions/region-10-northwestarctic/buildings-and-facilities/alaska/alcan-land-port-of-entry
All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Design-Build Services for Modernization of the Alcan Land Port of Entry (LPOE), Tok, Alaska | Award Notice | |
| Design-Build Services for Modernization of the Alcan Land Port of Entry (LPOE), Tok, Alaska | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Industry Day Notice – Design Build (DB) Contractor for the Alcan Land Port of Entry | Special Notice | |
| Design-Build Services for Modernization of the Alcan Land Port of Entry (LPOE), Tok, Alaska | Pre-Solicitation |
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