NATO Business Opportunity: Air Command and Control Information System Increment 2 (AirC2IS Inc2) Planner
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Air Command and Control Information System Increment 2 (AirC2IS Inc2) Planner. This project will deliver the future NATO Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) and Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) Planning capability. U.S. firms must be pre-approved for NATO Competitive Procurement (NCP) and obtain a Declaration of Eligibility (DOE) by March 13, 2026. The IFB is planned for distribution on March 31, 2026, with bids anticipated to close on May 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The AirC2IS Inc2 project aims to enhance BMD planning through a unified, integrated tool suite. This specific opportunity focuses on the Planner portion of the capability. The project is structured into three distinct, one-year phases:
- Phase 1: Deliver a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) based Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Planner, enhanced with UI, Data, Application, and Security Frameworks.
- Phases 2 & 3: Deliver System Integration of the AirC2IS Application Software Layer, providing domain-specific functionality and supporting a gradual transition from AirC2IS Inc1.
Procurement Approach
- Phase 1 (MVP Planner): Awarded to one company through an IFB using a Best Value Competitive Dialogue evaluation methodology.
- Phases 2 & 3 (System Integration): Awarded on a Sole Source basis to the winning company from Phase 1.
Eligibility Requirements for U.S. Firms
To bid, potential U.S. prime contractors must:
- Maintain a professionally active facility within the United States.
- Be pre-approved for participation in NATO Competitive Procurement (NCP).
- Be issued a Declaration of Eligibility (DOE) by the Department of Commerce (DOC).
- Register with NCIA’s eProcurement tool, Neo (https://www.ncia.nato.int/business/procurement/neo-eprocurement).
NCP Application: A one-time application to the DOC (Bureau of Industry and Security) is required, including a company resume/capability statement and financial documents. The legacy NATO International Competitive Bidding (ICB) application is accepted (download from https://www.bis.gov/about-bis/bis-leadership-and-offices/SIES/business-opportunities-nato).
Important Dates
- Industry Day: Week of March 9, 2026 (Webex). Express interest by March 4, 2026, to CO-115768-AirC2ISInc2@ncia.nato.int.
- Request DOE / Submit NCP Application: March 13, 2026
- NCIA Distributes IFB (planned): March 31, 2026
- Bid Closing (anticipated): May 5, 2026
- Contract Award (estimated): September 30, 2026
Contact Information
For DOE/NCP inquiries, contact Lee Ann Carpenter at LeeAnn.Carpenter@bis.doc.gov.