NATO Business Opportunity: Initial Solutions for Enablement Support Services (ESS) Logistics Suite (LOGSUITE)
ID: IFB-CO-424323Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

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Other Computer Related Services (541519)
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the Bureau of Industry and Security, is seeking qualified U.S. prime contractors to provide initial solutions for Enablement Support Services (ESS) Logistics Suite (LOGSUITE) for the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA). This procurement aims to enhance NATO logistics, military engineering, and medical capabilities by improving existing NATO Logistics Functional Area Services (LOGFAS), including software enhancements, technical documentation, updated training materials, and in-service support, with Provisional System Acceptance expected by December 2027 and Final System Acceptance by June 2028. Participation is limited to vendors from NATO member nations, and successful bidders will need to handle "NATO RESTRICTED" information and possess personnel with "NATO SECRET" security clearances. Interested parties must request a Declaration of Eligibility (DOE) by February 18, 2026, with the anticipated bid closing on May 13, 2026, and contract award estimated for June 26, 2026. For further inquiries, contact Lee Ann Carpenter at LeeAnn.Carpenter@bis.doc.gov.

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    The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has issued a Procurement Opportunity (NCIA/ACQ/2025/16472) for initial solutions for the Enablement Support Services (ESS) Logistics Suite (LOGSUITE). This initiative aims to enhance NATO logistics, military engineering, and medical capabilities by improving existing NATO Logistics Functional Area Services (LOGFAS), NATO Common Operational Picture (NCOP), and Tools for Operations Planning Functional Area Service (TOPFAS). The project includes LOGFAS software enhancements, technical documentation, updated training materials, and in-service support, with Provisional System Acceptance by December 2027 and Final System Acceptance by June 2028. The procurement uses a Best Value method, and successful bidders may handle "NATO RESTRICTED" information and require personnel with "NATO SECRET" security clearances. Participation is restricted to vendors from participating nations, and interested parties should contact their National Responsible Authorities by January 23, 2026, to receive solicitation documentation.
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