Raul Hector Castro Douglas AZ Land Port of Entry Design-Build
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- Solicitation number
- 47PK0125R0002
- Agency
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Region 9
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
- Douglas, Arizona 85607, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service Region 9, is seeking a Design-Build contractor to demolish, modernize, and expand the Raul Hector Castro Land Port of Entry located in Douglas, Arizona. The project requires qualified sources with current relevant experience, personnel, and capability to manage the design-build process while maintaining continuous commercial and non-commercial inspection operations throughout construction. GSA will issue a "Best Value" Request for Proposal under FAR Part 15 procedures, where technical and management factors are weighted significantly more heavily than price considerations. The contractor must be capable of handling complex infrastructure development in an operational environment. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on January 14, 2026, with an anticipated solicitation issuance date of on or about January 29, 2026, and a question deadline of January 29, 2026.
This is a full and open competition with no small business set-aside, and the contract will be awarded on a Firm Fixed Price basis for Design-Build services. The small business size standard for this NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) is $45 million, establishing the threshold for small business classification. While no specific incumbent contractor is identified in the notice, the preliminary concept design documents were completed in July 2025, providing the foundation for the design-build RFP. GSA anticipates making the design-build award by June 2026, with an estimated construction duration of approximately 46 months, representing a significant multi-year project commitment. The project encompasses demolition and expansion activities at 15 Pan American Avenue, Douglas, Arizona 85607.
Notice text
Raul Hector Castro Douglas AZ Land Port of Entry Design-Build
General Information
Document Type: Synopsis of a Proposed Contract Action
Solicitation Number: 47PK0125R0002
Classification Code: Y1AZ – CONSTRUCTION OF OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES AND SERVICE BUILDINGS
NAICS Code: 236220 -- Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Small Business Size Standard - $45M
Set Aside Status - Full and Open Competition
Anticipated Solicitation Issuance Date: On or about January 29, 2026
Contracting Officer and Contracting Office Address
Daniel R. Ramirez
General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), Office of Acquisition Management, 50 United Nations Plaza, 3rd Flr. San Francisco, CA 94102-3434.
Description
The General Services Administration (GSA) will be seeking sources with current relevant qualifications, experience, personnel, and capability to perform as the Design-Build (DB) Contractor for the construction of the Raul Hector Castro (RHC) Land Port of Entry (LPOE), located at 15 Pan American Ave, Douglas, AZ 85607.
The project includes the demolition and modernization of the existing facilities, the expansion of the Port to the west and north of the existing site, while maintaining continuous operation of commercial and non-commercial inspection activities during construction.
The Preliminary Concept Design documents were completed July 2025.
GSA plans to issue a “Best Value” Request for Proposal (RFP) which will utilize source selection procedures in accordance with FAR Part 15. The selection procedure will employ tradeoffs where technical/management factors are significantly more important than price and price related factors. Following the issuance and evaluation of the RFP, GSA intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract consisting of Design-Build Services.
The current GSA project schedule assumes a design-build award by June 2026.
The project construction duration is approximately 46 months.
Acquisition Gateway Listing ID# PBS_R09_FY250019
General Information
All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency.
An offeror must meet the following “go/no go” qualification requirements in order to be eligible for award:
- Completed Representations and Certifications, verified on-line, including proof of current System Award Management (SAM) registration at time and date of the proposal submission. This applies to Joint Ventures also;
- Standard Form 24, Bid Guarantee/Bond as required in the Solicitation;
- Submission of GSA Form 527–Contractors Qualifications and Financial Information;
- SF 1442 and Acknowledgement of any amendments.
All required forms and documentation will be posted with the Solicitation in SAM.gov. Additional qualification requirements will be specified with the Solicitation package.
Statements Regarding Trade Agreements
One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.
Point of Contact
Daniel R. Ramirez, Contracting Officer, Email: daniel.ramirez@gsa.gov
Place of Performance
15 Pan American Ave, Douglas, AZ 85607
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Award Notice - Raul Hector Castro Douglas AZ Land Port of Entry Design-Build | Award Notice | |
| Raul Hector Castro Douglas AZ Land Port of Entry Design-Build | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Raul Hector Castro Douglas AZ Land Port of Entry Design-Build | Pre-Solicitation |
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