NATO Business Opportunity: Provision of System Software Engineering Services and System Transition for Basic Modules for Advanced Rapid, Targeting and Effects Mission Information System (ARTEMIS)
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 System Software Engineering Services and System Transition for the Advanced Rapid, Targeting and Effects Mission Information System (ARTEMIS). This notice, issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, outlines the eligibility requirements for U.S. prime contractors to participate in this NATO competitive procurement. The IFB is planned for distribution on March 30, 2026, with bids anticipated to close on May 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
ARTEMIS is NATO's next-generation Joint Targeting System, designed to enhance and improve federated Target Material Production and address technical obsolescence of the current system. The prospective contract will deliver two main work packages:
- System Software Engineering Services: Agile development and verification of ARTEMIS Basic Modules (ABM) software, ensuring compliance with NATO HMI Style Guide, ISO standards, and operational requirements. This includes establishing interfaces for data exchange and interoperability.
- System Transition: Installation, configuration, migration, and rollout of ABM alongside existing capabilities, ensuring operational continuity and providing initial onsite support for users.
Additionally, the contract will include an evaluated option for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services for a minimum of two years, covering routine software maintenance, system performance monitoring, and release management.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB-424333-ARTEMIS-ABM)
- Set-Aside: None specified (NATO Competitive Procurement)
- Request DOE/Submit NCP Application Deadline: March 19, 2026
- NCIA Distributes IFB (Planned): March 30, 2026
- Bid Closing (Anticipated): May 26, 2026
- Contract Award (Estimated): October 15, 2026
Eligibility for U.S. Prime Contractors
To bid, U.S. prime contractors must:
- Maintain a professionally active facility within the U.S.
- Hold a current Facility Security Clearance (FCL) at SECRET or higher.
- 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).
Contractor personnel must hold Personnel Security Clearances at SECRET or higher. The U.S. Government (DOC/BIS) approves NCP applications and issues DOEs. Firms new to NCP must submit a one-time application with a company resume/capability statement and financial documents by the DOE request deadline.
Additional Notes
All correspondence concerning the IFB should include the reference IFB-424333-ARTEMIS-ABM.