R--Counter Nuclear Smuggling System Deployment (CNSSD

The contract awards services to deploy the Counter Nuclear Smuggling System to support the National Nuclear Security Administration’s effort to prevent nuclear or radioactive materials from reaching U.S. borders by detecting and deterring illicit trafficking. The work is focused on Africa and involves deploying advanced detection technologies and systems in partnership with international stakeholders to enhance global security capacity. The contract is managed by the NNSA Non-MO Contracting Operations Division under the Department of Energy, with performance centered on international locations in Africa and administrative oversight based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The NAICS code 541990 indicates this is a professional, scientific, and technical services contract for specialized counterproliferation support. The solicitation number for this award is 89233126RNA000314, posted on July 24, 2026, with Donovan Lucero serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries and coordination. There is no set-aside designation, meaning the contract is open to all eligible vendors regardless of size or business classification. The scope encompasses system installation, training, integration, maintenance, and logistical support for detection equipment deployed across African regions to strengthen detection networks and deter smuggling networks targeting the United States. This effort is part of a broader strategy to neutralize nuclear terrorism threats at their source before they can propagate internationally.