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ICE Expansion After H.R.1 Passage

The rapid expansion of ICE bed capacity after the passage of H.R.1 through contract modifications, guaranteed-minimum provisions, and expedited mechanisms.

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Jan 20, 2026

What contracting mechanisms (no‑bid, modifications, competitive bids) did ICE use most often to expand bed capacity after H.R.1 passed?

After H.R.1’s passage ICE overwhelmingly expanded bed capacity not by running long competitive procurements but by leaning on contract modifications, guaranteed‑minimum “bed quota” provisions, expedit...