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Project Salt Box · Jul 9, 2026

After Ditching Navy Contract, ICE Moves to Bring Detention Construction In-House

A pre-solicitation posted to SAM.gov outlines a new ICE construction contract for agency-owned detention camps, replacing the Navy-run vehicle used for rapid buildouts.

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