NATO Business Opportunity: Community of Interest (CoI) Services Installations to SOF C2 CIS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Community of Interest (CoI) Services Installations to SOF C2 CIS. This is a Special Notice outlining eligibility requirements and the process for U.S. prime contractors to participate in NATO Competitive Procurement (NCP) and obtain a Declaration of Eligibility (DOE) from the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC).
Scope of Work
The contract covers the installation and basic configuration of approximately 20 CoI Services (software applications and associated databases) across elements of the SOF C2 CIS capability, including Mission Anchor Functions (MAFs) and Deployable Points of Presence (DPoPs) supporting various Special Operations components. The scope also includes contributions to End User Device (EUD) Golden Images and 12 weeks of Early Life Support (ELS).
Project execution is anticipated between Q4 2026 and Q2 2028, involving multiple installation events primarily at Brunssum, with one MAF installation in Naples.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB) - Special Notice
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Award Criterion: Lowest Price Technically Compliant (LPTC)
- Request DOE / Submit NCP Application Deadline: March 13, 2026
- NCIA Distributes IFB (planned): March 31, 2026
- Bid Closing (anticipated): May 30, 2026
- Contract Award (estimated): September 30, 2026
Eligibility & Response Requirements
U.S. prime contractors must:
- Maintain a professionally active facility within the U.S.
- Hold a Facility Security Clearance (FCL) at SECRET or higher.
- Be pre-approved for NATO Competitive Procurement (NCP).
- Be issued a Declaration of Eligibility (DOE) by the DOC.
- Register with NCIA’s eProcurement tool, Neo (https://www.ncia.nato.int/business/procurement/neo-eprocurement).
Contractor personnel working unescorted at NCI Agency/NATO premises must hold a SECRET Personnel Security Clearance (PCL).
To become eligible, U.S. firms must first be approved for NCP by the DOC. This involves a one-time application requiring a company resume/capability statement and financial documents. The legacy NATO International Competitive Bidding (ICB) application can be downloaded from https://www.bis.gov/about-bis/bis-leadership-and-offices/SIES/business-opportunities-nato. Submit the application and supporting documentation to the DOC. If interested in this specific project (IFB-CO-424322-SOF), include the project title/solicitation number and company employee contact information in the email text. Firms with an existing DOE for other NCIA NCP opportunities should submit it to Mr. Raymond Darnell at IFB-CO-424322-SOF@ncia.nato.int.
Contact Information
For general inquiries regarding the DOE process, contact Lee Ann Carpenter at LeeAnn.Carpenter@bis.doc.gov.