N33191-26-R-0023 Design-Build Counter Narcotics Law Enforcement National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Tincan Port Strategic Command, Lagos, Nigeria

The contract pertains to the design-build construction of a Counter Narcotics Law Enforcement National Drug Law Enforcement Agency facility at Tincan Port Strategic Command in Lagos, Nigeria, under solicitation N33191-26-R-0023 issued by the Department of Defense through Navfacsyscom Europe Africa Central. The project requires the contractor to provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and safety precautions necessary to construct administrative offices, a detention cell, an armory room, and washrooms in accordance with the Performance Technical Statement. The estimated contract value ranges between $250,000 and $500,000, with the NAICS code 236220 identifying it as a construction project. The work must be performed in Lagos, Nigeria, under the AFRICOM Area of Responsibility, triggering stringent registration and compliance obligations under U.S. defense contracting regulations. Offerors must maintain an active SAM registration with a UEI and hold a valid CAGE or NCAGE code, which must be explicitly included on all proposals. Additionally, all offerors are required to register and maintain an "Acceptable" risk rating in the Joint Contingency Contracting System (JCCS); failure to do so renders the proposal ineligible for award under FAR 9.104-1(g). Subcontractors performing work valued over $35,000 must also be vetted and maintain an acceptable JCCS status throughout performance. Joint ventures are permitted but subject to strict requirements: a notarized JV agreement in both its original language and a certified English translation must be submitted, detailing the participating entities, their respective responsibilities, signed corporate officers, the solicitation number, and a declaration that the JV structure remains unchanged for one year after final government acceptance. The JV must include the unique entity identifier and CAGE/NCAGE code of the joint venture itself and must be irrevocable until one year after project acceptance. All JV members must submit a sworn statement affirming compliance with applicable laws at proposal time, and the agreement must establish joint and several liability among members. Any structural change to the JV after award necessitates a formal novation request under FAR 42.12. Offerors are responsible for securing all local professional licenses, permits, and fees related to construction, demolition, hauling, stormwater discharge, temporary utilities, road improvements, and communications, as well as ensuring full compliance with environmental and local regulatory frameworks. Coordination with local