1. What Is Project Jupiter?

Project Jupiter is the name for Oracle's massive data center campus currently under construction in Santa Teresa, New Mexico — located in Doña Ana County, just north of the Texas-Mexico border. It's part of the broader Stargate initiative, a national infrastructure program to build AI and cloud computing capacity across the United States.

Here's the scale of what's happening in your backyard:

By the numbers: Oracle's Santa Teresa campus is projected to require $165 billion in investment over the construction cycle (2025–2028+), creating 4,000+ active construction jobs and thousands more in ongoing operations, services, and support. The nearby Meta $1.5B data center in Northeast El Paso compounds demand even further.

Doña Ana County officials signed a "local-first" vendor commitment — meaning Oracle and its prime contractors are expected to prioritize qualified local businesses when awarding subcontracts. This is your window. National chains haven't yet established supply relationships in the area, which means local businesses that get registered and visible now have a real advantage.

The construction and operations of a campus this size requires an enormous range of goods and services — most of which can be supplied by businesses already operating in El Paso, Las Cruces, and Doña Ana County.

2. What Vendors Are Needed?

Oracle and its prime contractors need vendors across dozens of categories. You don't need to be a technology company. If you provide any of the following services or products, there's a potential contract with your name on it:

Food & Catering

Cafeteria services, food trucks, catering for crews of 500–4,000+

Cleaning & Janitorial

Office cleaning, construction site cleanup, hazmat-certified services

Staffing & Labor

Temp labor, skilled trades staffing, security personnel

Transportation & Logistics

Equipment hauling, shuttle services for workers, delivery

Construction Supply

Lumber, fasteners, concrete, aggregates, safety equipment

Electrical & Mechanical

Licensed electricians, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection

Landscaping

Site grading, erosion control, grounds maintenance

Security Services

On-site security, access control, perimeter monitoring

Concrete & Steel

Ready-mix concrete, rebar, structural steel fabrication

Supplies & Materials

Office supplies, PPE, tools, consumables for operations

Maintenance & Repair

Equipment repair, facility maintenance, calibration services

IT & Cabling

Network cabling, structured wiring, IT equipment supply

Don't count yourself out. Even if your business doesn't directly serve Oracle, the 4,000+ construction workers and operations staff need housing, car repair, childcare, medical services, groceries, and everyday services. Any business visible to this workforce benefits.

3. How to Register as a Local Vendor

Getting registered takes a few hours of paperwork — and it's the single most important step you can take. Without registration, you're invisible to procurement teams even if you're the best option available.

Here are the key registrations every local vendor should complete:

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    Get a SAM.gov Registration (Federal) Register your business at sam.gov. This is the federal Supplier Assessment Management database — required for any federal contract or grant, and expected by many large prime contractors who work on federally funded projects. It's free and takes 1–2 business days to activate. You'll need your EIN (Employer Identification Number) and banking information. Renew annually.
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    Register with the State of New Mexico (NMBid) Register as a vendor with the New Mexico State Purchasing Division at generalservices.state.nm.us. This puts you in the NMBid procurement portal where state agencies and county governments post solicitations. Required if you want to sell to Doña Ana County, NMSU, or any NM state entity.
  3. 3
    Register with Doña Ana County Purchasing Contact the Doña Ana County Purchasing Department directly and ask to be added to their vendor list for your trade category. This gets you notified of county procurement opportunities and signals local presence to procurement officials.
  4. 4
    Register with Oracle's Supplier Portal Large corporations like Oracle manage vendor relationships through supplier portals. Search for "Oracle supplier registration" or contact the Project Jupiter procurement office directly to request onboarding. Have your business details, insurance certificates, and capability statement ready.
  5. 5
    Prepare a Capability Statement A capability statement is a one-page document that summarizes your business: what you do, your team size, past work, certifications, and contact information. Prime contractors use these to vet local vendors quickly. It doesn't need to be fancy — clean, clear, and factual wins.
  6. 6
    Get Listed on BorderPlex Connect Claim your free listing on BorderPlex Connect — the bilingual directory specifically built to connect local vendors with Project Jupiter procurement teams. Listings are free and bilingual. Procurement managers use the directory to discover local suppliers. Claim your listing here →
Pro tip: Registrations are not contracts. They're a prerequisite to being considered. Complete all of them — the more systems you appear in, the more likely you are to receive solicitations.

4. Certifications That Help You Win

Certifications don't just add credibility — they directly improve your odds. Many government and corporate contracts have set-aside percentages for businesses that hold specific certifications. A contract may legally be required to source a percentage of its value from women-owned, minority-owned, or disadvantaged businesses.

Certification Who It's For Where to Apply
WOSB Woman-Owned Small Business — businesses at least 51% owned and controlled by a woman or women certify.sba.gov — free self-certification via SBA
HUBZone Historically Underutilized Business Zone — businesses in designated low-income areas. Much of Doña Ana County and El Paso qualify sam.gov after registering. Check if your address qualifies at the SBA HUBZone map
8(a) Program SBA Business Development program for socially and economically disadvantaged business owners (including many Hispanic-owned businesses) certify.sba.gov — requires documentation of disadvantage
MBE / DBE Minority Business Enterprise / Disadvantaged Business Enterprise — for businesses majority-owned by ethnic minorities New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) for DBE. NMSDC for MBE certification
New Mexico SBSD NM Small Business Set-Aside — preferential treatment in state procurement for qualifying NM small businesses New Mexico State Purchasing Division alongside your NMBid registration
Veteran-Owned (VOSB) Veteran-Owned Small Business or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business va.gov/osdbu or SBA vet certification portal

Which certifications should you prioritize? Start with the ones you clearly qualify for. If you're a woman-owned business, register for WOSB today — it's free and self-certified. If your business address is in Doña Ana County, check the HUBZone map right now — you may already qualify.

Even one certification can meaningfully change how procurement evaluates your bid. Multiple certifications stack — a woman-owned HUBZone business in a minority category is in an exceptionally strong position for set-aside awards.

5. Getting Your Business Online

Here's a hard truth: if a procurement manager Googles your business and finds nothing, they move on. Corporate and government procurement teams verify vendors online before ever making contact. A basic professional web presence is now table stakes for winning any contract.

Your online presence needs three things:

  • A professional website — your services, location, contact info, and ideally a brief "About" section. It doesn't need to be fancy; it needs to exist and load fast.
  • A Google Business Profile — free, takes 15 minutes, makes you appear in local search results. Go to business.google.com.
  • A BorderPlex Connect listing — the bilingual directory being actively promoted to Oracle and Doña Ana County procurement teams. This is where local matters.

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6. Get Listed on BorderPlex Connect

BorderPlex Connect is the only bilingual vendor directory purpose-built for the Project Jupiter supply chain opportunity. It's the link between local businesses and the procurement teams actively looking for qualified local vendors.

Here's why claiming your listing matters:

  • Procurement managers and prime contractors use the directory to find local vendors who meet their needs
  • Bilingual listings (English + Spanish) reach the full local business community
  • Your listing is promoted directly to Oracle subcontractors and Doña Ana County purchasing officers
  • Free basic listings — premium featured placements available for maximum visibility
The window is now. National supply chains take 6–12 months to establish local relationships. Local businesses that claim their listings today are being seen by procurement teams before competitors arrive. This advantage disappears once larger regional and national vendors establish themselves.

Claim Your Free Vendor Listing

Join the BorderPlex Connect directory today. It's free, bilingual, and actively promoted to Project Jupiter procurement teams.

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Your Action Plan — This Week

  1. Register on SAM.gov if you haven't already (free, takes 1–2 days to activate)
  2. Register on NMBid (New Mexico State Purchasing Division)
  3. Check if your address qualifies for HUBZone certification (many Doña Ana County addresses do)
  4. If woman-owned, minority-owned, or veteran-owned — self-certify immediately on certify.sba.gov
  5. Set up your Google Business Profile (free, 15 minutes)
  6. If you don't have a website — contact BorderPlex AI at borderplex.ai
  7. Claim your listing on BorderPlex Connect

The opportunity is real, the timeline is short, and the advantage goes to whoever moves first. Every week you wait is a week another vendor is building a relationship with a procurement manager who could have been calling you.