Enhancing southwest border security infrastructure, modernizing operational command facilities for law enforcement, and delivering comprehensive design-build construction along critical transit corridors, AR6-White Construction JV LLC has been awarded a $115,640,036 firm-fixed-price contract. The federal facility construction project finances the design and construction of a new U.S. Border Patrol Station and associated support facilities in Freer, Texas, reaching a total cumulative face value of $123,324,776 if options are exercised.
Contract Details: At A Glance
| Contractor: | AR6-White Construction JV LLC |
| Award Date: | September 25, 2026 |
| Contract Value: | $115,640,036 ($123,324,776 Cumulative Face Value) |
| Project: | New Border Patrol Station & Support Facilities Design-Build |
| Location: | Freer, Texas |
| Contract Number: | W9126G-26-C-A038 |
| Awarding District: | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District |
District Context & Mission Impact
This major Department of Homeland Security (DHS) infrastructure project is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District on behalf of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The Fort Worth District manages large-scale interagency military, border security, and civil works construction throughout Texas. The Freer Border Patrol Station (Laredo Sector) plays a strategic role in monitoring highway traffic, interdicting illicit trade, and managing regional border security operations along key South Texas transit routes. Constructing a state-of-the-art facility replaces aging infrastructure with modern operational headquarters, secure vehicle maintenance bays, armories, detainee processing areas, tactical equipment storage, and fueling infrastructure through autumn 2028.
Contractor Spotlight & Industry Context
Headquartered in New Braunfels, Texas, AR6-White Construction JV LLC is a joint venture bringing together specialized federal contracting expertise and established commercial general contracting capabilities. Bids were solicited via the internet with 12 competitive proposals received. Delivering turn-key design-build facilities for law enforcement and border security requires integrated architectural design, heavy site earthwork, secure perimeter fencing, physical anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) design, emergency backup power generation, and specialized communications infrastructure compliant with federal facility standards. Partnering experienced joint venture contractors with USACE project managers guarantees critical public safety facilities are built to last.
