NATO Business Opportunity: Data Centre Modules – IDIQ Framework
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 an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Framework for containerized, modular Data Center capabilities. This Special Notice outlines the requirement and the eligibility process for U.S. prime contractors. The deadline to request a Declaration of Eligibility (DOE) and submit the NATO Competitive Procurement (NCP) application is February 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Contractor Owned Contractor Operated (CO-CO) and/or NATO Owned – Contractor Operated (NO-CO) containerized, transportable, modular, and scalable solutions. These solutions will host "Data Centre" on-premise and/or off-premise capabilities, primarily for Artificial Intelligence (AI) compute expansion, at TIER III level of redundancy. Features include self-contained cooling, Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS), and power generation options. The framework will provide global reach across the NATO footprint.
Acquisition options include rental (Infrastructure as a Service – IaaS) and/or procurement of containers. Requirements will be determined via competed Task Orders under the IDIQ framework, complying with individual site Statements of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statements (PWS). Examples of scope include holistic Power by the Hour, Defense-specific requirements (TEMPEST, EMP), TIA942 Tier III standards (starting 300 Kw), rental of secure commercial space, Energy as a Service (EaaS), warranty, O&M, and site pre-assessment services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (leading to an IDIQ Framework)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- DOE Request/NCP Application Deadline: February 13, 2026
- IFB Distribution (planned): Q1 2026
- Bid Closing (anticipated): Release date +35 days
- Contract Award (estimated): Release date +60 days
Eligibility for U.S. Prime Contractors
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
To become eligible, firms new to NCP must submit a one-time NCP application to DOC, including a company resume/capability statement and financial documents. DOC will then issue a DOE for the project. Existing DOE holders should submit their DOE to Mr. Pedro Mendes at IFBCO424239DCModules@ncia.nato.int.
Additional Notes
All correspondence concerning the IFB should include the reference: IFB-CO-424239. For new NCP applications and DOE requests, contact Lee Ann Carpenter at LeeAnn.Carpenter@bis.doc.gov.