Federal Register #DHS-2025-0877

DHS Waives Laws for Expedited Border Barrier and Road Construction in Arizona's Tucson Sector

This notice from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Secretary, announces a legal waiver to expedite border barrier and road construction in Arizona's Tucson Sector. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Secretary - Purpose: - Waives a wide range of federal, state, and local laws to accelerate construction of physical barriers and roads along the international border - Aims to enhance border security and operational control in a high illegal entry area - Scope of Work: - Construction of barriers, roads, lighting, cameras, sensors, and supporting infrastructure - Notable Requirements: - Waiver covers environmental, historic preservation, and administrative statutes - No specific products, OEMs, vendors, or quantities are identified - Notice is a legal determination, not a solicitation or contract award - No procurement line items, part numbers, or service details are provided in this notice

Description

The Department of Homeland Security has issued a determination to waive certain laws and regulations to expedite the construction of barriers and roads along the international land border in Arizona. This action is aimed at enhancing border security and operational control in the Tucson Sector, an area identified as having high illegal entry. The waiver includes various environmental and historic preservation laws to facilitate rapid construction. The project area extends from Border Monument 163 to Border Monument 140 in Arizona.

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