NATO Business Opportunity: Vendor-Augmented Next-Gen Guidance and Responsive Development (VANGARD)
ID: IFIB-ACT-SACT-26-01Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e1590e3d147b44be9899be8eb8424a7d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the Bureau of Industry and Security, is seeking qualified vendors for the NATO Business Opportunity titled Vendor-Augmented Next-Gen Guidance and Responsive Development (VANGARD). The procurement aims to establish a Framework Contract for specialized support and deliverables to assist the Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT) in addressing complex challenges that exceed the capabilities of existing staff and tools. This opportunity is critical for enhancing NATO's operational effectiveness and requires contractors to hold a DOD Facility Security Clearance at the SECRET level, be pre-approved for NATO International Competitive Bidding, and have relevant experience in similar contracts. Interested firms must submit a Declaration of Eligibility request by August 27, 2025, with the Invitation for International Bidding expected to be issued on September 4, 2025, and bids closing on October 20, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Lee Ann Carpenter at LeeAnn.Carpenter@bis.doc.gov.

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    Lee Ann Carpenter
    LeeAnn.Carpenter@bis.doc.gov
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