Mogadishu Somalia Lodging Facility Construction

The Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command has issued a Special Notice for a Design-Build construction project in Mogadishu, Somalia. This proposed sole source action, published on March 6, 2026, involves the construction of a hardened lodging facility within the Mogadishu International Airport's Green Zone. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-2, citing urgency and operational necessity as justification for the sole source approach. The contracting officer for this action is Matthew Lewis at Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Europe, Africa, Central (NAVFAC EURAFCENT) in Naples, Italy. The expected contract value ranges from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000, with the NAICS code 236220 and PSC code Z2JZ applying to this procurement.

The Government has determined that sole sourcing to RA International is necessary due to the immediacy of the need and the critical nature of mission requirements. The proposed contractor possesses physical presence in Mogadishu, maintains a vetted and cleared workforce compliant with AFRICOM Instruction 3203.15, and holds an acceptable rating in the JCCS system—capabilities that competing contractors cannot match without causing unacceptable delays and increased personnel risk. Interested parties may submit inquiries within 45 days of the March 6, 2026 publication date; however, the Government retains sole discretion to proceed with the sole source award. The due date for this Special Notice is March 21, 2026. The Justification and Approval documentation is available on SAM.gov under the "Contracting" section, providing interested parties with detailed rationale for the sole source determination and information regarding why alternative contracting vehicles are not feasible.