NATO Business Opportunity: Support to Protected Business Network (PBN) Capability Program Implementation – Project 0, Discover and Accelerate
ID: RFP-CO-424219-PBN_0Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7fac78f9050f4ebb93f752340e152971/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, through the Bureau of Industry and Security, is seeking a qualified industry partner to support the implementation of the Protected Business Network (PBN) Capability Program for NATO, specifically under Project 0, titled "Discover and Accelerate." This initiative aims to enhance NATO's IT mobility and business processes by selecting a Service Integrator through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, which will involve developing methodologies, managing cloud transformation, and creating demonstrators to validate technical feasibility. The project is critical for modernizing NATO's IT infrastructure and ensuring operational compliance, with a contract award anticipated by May 2026 and implementation phases extending through 2029. Interested contractors must contact Lee Ann Carpenter at LeeAnn.Carpenter@bis.doc.gov and adhere to key deadlines, including the submission of a Declaration of Eligibility by February 20, 2025, and the anticipated RFP distribution on March 7, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lee Ann Carpenter
    LeeAnn.Carpenter@bis.doc.gov
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    Summary of Requirements (complete).pdf
    The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) is initiating Project 0 to establish the Protected Business Network (PBN) Capability, which aims to enhance IT mobility and support business processes for NATO at NR and NU levels. The project seeks to select a single industry partner through a competitive process to execute subsequent projects involving the implementation and scaling of PBN capabilities. The scope includes developing methodologies and processes across various work packages, including operationalizing the NATO Enterprise Cloud Operating Model (NECOM), managing cloud transformation, assessing current IT landscapes, and proposing an outsourcing schema. A crucial aspect of the project involves creating demonstrators to validate technical feasibility and operational models. The anticipated timeline for project phases is aggressive, with key milestones set from February 2025 until contract award in May 2026 and implementation beginning by Q2 2026, extending to Q4 2029. This initiative reflects NATO's commitment to modernize IT infrastructure and improve its strategic capabilities through a robust, cloud-based framework while emphasizing security and operational compliance. The overall objective is to achieve a fully integrated and adaptable classified digital workplace aligned with NATO’s mission needs.
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