ContractSpecial Notice

NATO Business Invitation: TIDE Sprint Event Focusing on Digital Transformation (DT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TIDE-Sprint-2026
Response Deadline
Apr 17, 2026
1 days left
Days Remaining
1
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Commerce, specifically the Bureau of Industry and Security, invites U.S. industry participants to engage in the 2026 TIDE Sprint event, focusing on Digital Transformation (DT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), scheduled for May 4-8, 2026, in Istanbul, Türkiye. This event, organized by NATO's Allied Command Transformation, aims to enhance digital interoperability and innovation among NATO and Partner Nations, fostering advancements in command and control capabilities and information technology services. Contributions from industry, academia, and NATO organizations are encouraged, with a submission deadline for unsolicited contributions set for March 20, 2026, and registration open until April 17, 2026, limited to 800 participants on a first-come, first-served basis, accompanied by a conference fee of 130€. For further details, including registration and attendance information, please refer to the attached overview document.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541519
Other Computer Related Services

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
2026 TIDE Sprint Calling Notice.pdf
PDF383 KBMar 10, 2026
AI Summary
The 2026 Technology for Information, Decision, and Execution Superiority (TIDE) Sprint, a NATO event promoting digital interoperability, will take place from May 4-8, 2026, in Istanbul, Türkiye. This year's sprint introduces a new format structured around two main themes: Digital Transformation (DT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), with dedicated agendas for interactive engagements and educational content. Contributions are accepted until March 20, 2026. Attendance is encouraged from NATO and partner nations, NATO organizations, industry, and academia (with sponsorship). Registration is open until April 17, 2026, limited to 800 participants on a first-come, first-served basis, with a mandatory conference fee of 130€. The event is unclassified and will be conducted in English. Administrative details, including recommended hotels and transportation, are provided in Annex B.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMar 10, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineApr 17, 2026
expiryArchive DateApr 18, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Sub-Tier
BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

Place of Performance

TURKEY

Official Sources