NATO Business Opportunity: Next Generation of Modelling and Simulation (NexGen M&S) Program Agile Procurement
ID: IFIB-ACT-SACT-26-17Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a4e9b218b5f24ec79bbe756d0f8b95ed/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the Bureau of Industry and Security, is initiating a procurement process for the NATO Business Opportunity: Next Generation of Modelling and Simulation (NexGen M&S) program. This program aims to develop a comprehensive M&S solution that will enhance NATO Command Structure capabilities in areas such as Computer Assisted Exercises, Operations Planning, and Operational Analysis, with a focus on providing a Multi-Domain Operations Common Synthetic Environment. The procurement will follow an Agile Procurement process, allowing for the selection of up to five vendors for initial fixed-price demonstrations, with further options awarded through iterative sprints leading to a final contract. Interested vendors must hold NATO or National Facility Security Clearances and submit a Declaration of Eligibility (DOE) by February 12, 2026, with the Invitation for International Bidding (IFIB) expected to be issued on February 16, 2026, and bid closing anticipated by March 19, 2026. For further inquiries, contact Lee Ann Carpenter at LeeAnn.Carpenter@bis.doc.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lee Ann Carpenter
    LeeAnn.Carpenter@bis.doc.gov
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    Summary of Requirement (complete).pdf
    NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) is initiating an Agile Procurement process for its Next Generation Modelling and Simulation (NexGen M&S) programme. This competitive, iterative down-selection procedure aims to identify the most suitable vendor solution, with contracts awarded to a maximum of five vendors for initial participation in a fixed-price demonstration and evaluation. Subsequent fixed-price options will be awarded to continuing vendors through four sprints, culminating in a Best and Final Offer for the main contract. The NexGen M&S solution will provide NATO Command Structure with M&S technologies for various applications, including Computer Assisted Exercises and Operations Planning. The solution must include Plan, Prepare, Execute, Analysis services, a Multi-Domain Operations Common Synthetic Environment, and supporting data, alongside hardware provision, training, data development, verification/validation, and cybersecurity. Participation is restricted to vendors from participating nations who hold NATO or National Facility Security Clearances.
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