NATO Business Opportunity: Delivery of Reinforcement Enablement Simulation Tool (REST) to Joint Support and Enabling Command (JSEC)
ID: IFB-423262-RESTType: 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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https://sam.gov/opp/dddeeeee65ff44959207ebb2ccaca20c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, through the Bureau of Industry and Security, is seeking qualified contractors to deliver a Reinforcement Enablement Simulation Tool (REST) to the NATO Joint Support and Enabling Command (JSEC) in Belgium. The project aims to enhance NATO's Reinforcement and Sustainment Network (RSN) operations by developing a software solution capable of simulating deployment plans, analyzing network capabilities, and integrating real-time data for efficient logistical planning. This initiative is critical for improving NATO's operational effectiveness through advanced simulation technology, with a contract expected to be awarded by July 2025. Interested U.S. firms must maintain a cleared facility, hold a Facility Security Clearance, and submit a Declaration of Eligibility by November 26, 2024, to participate in the bidding process. 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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    Summary of Requirements (complete).pdf
    The NCIA/ACQ/2024/07418 document outlines the requirements for the Reinforcement Enablement Simulation Tool (REST), a software solution aimed at enhancing NATO's Reinforcement and Sustainment Network (RSN) operations. The project, spearheaded by the Joint Support and Enabling Command (JSEC), seeks to create a highly functional model that can simulate deployment plans, analyze network capabilities, and incorporate real-time data for efficient planning. Key deliverables include the capacity for simulation and feasibility assessments of movement and logistics, integration with existing NATO systems, and the ability to visualize geographical data using CoreGIS services. The project is set to commence on August 1, 2025, concluding in December 2026, with incremental deliveries throughout. Utilizing an agile methodology, the contract emphasizes the need for software that is adaptable yet compliant with NATO's technical constraints, including deployment on a classified network. The contract also outlines a one-year warranty for supported software post-final delivery. This initiative reflects NATO's commitment to enhancing operational effectiveness through advanced simulation technology within a structured government procurement framework.
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