NATO Business Opportunity: Contractor Support to Emerging Training Related and Institutional Requirements of Joint Force Training Center
ID: IFIB-ACT-JFTC-24-88Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f84d14cd32b145c6a09924ab2c4fe313/view
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    Description

    The NATO Joint Force Training Center (JFTC) in Bydgoszcz, Poland, has issued an Invitation for International Bidding (IFIB) for Contractor Support to Emerging Training Related and Institutional Requirements. The ambition is to increase JFTC's support for the tactical training of the NATO response corps and enhance its interoperability and military effectiveness.

    JFTC seeks to expand its workforce and requires the following subject matter experts (SMEs) under a Level of Effort / Firm Fixed Price contract:

    • Finance and Accounting Specialist
    • Business Continuity / Risk Management SME
    • Security Accreditation SME
    • MEL/MIL Chief Content SME
    • Information Knowledge Management Specialist
    Eligibility and Approval Process

    U.S. firms interested in bidding on this contract must meet three key requirements:

    1. They must maintain an actively operating facility within the U.S.
    2. Approval for participation in NATO ICB. This approval is granted by the Department of Commerce (DOC) on a facility-by-facility basis. Firms need to submit a NATO ICB application and supporting documentation, including financial records and a company resume.
    3. Obtain a Declaration of Eligibility (DOE) from the U.S. Government. DOC will issue this to approved firms, which will then receive the IFIB from JFTC.

    All applicants should be citizens of a NATO country and must have the necessary professional training and experience. Additionally, they should be prepared to obtain a security clearance if required.

    Contract Details and Timeline

    The contract's estimated period of performance spans five years, with a base period from February 2025 to December 2025 and four subsequent option periods. The total value of the contract is yet to be determined.

    The planned timeline for the bidding process is as follows:

    • U.S. firms should request a DOE and, if necessary, submit the NATO ICB application by September 25, 2024.
    • JFTC plans to issue the IFIB by September 30, 2024, and will mail it to eligible firms.
    • The bid closing date is scheduled for November 12, 2024.
    Submission Instructions

    Interested U.S. firms should follow the instructions outlined in the IFIB and ensure that they include the required information in their submissions. Firms should also pay attention to the specified deadlines and partial bidding authorization.

    Evaluation Criteria

    JFTC will evaluate bids based on the following criteria: the firm's ability to provide the required SMEs, their relevant experience and qualifications, and the proposed cost.

    Contact Information

    For further information or clarifications, interested parties should contact Lee Ann Carpenter at LeeAnn.Carpenter@bis.doc.gov, who is the primary point of contact for this opportunity.

    This summary provides an overview of the key requirements, eligibility criteria, and evaluation process for the NATO Business Opportunity. For a more detailed understanding, potential bidders should review the provided resources and contact the relevant party for any further clarification.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lee Ann Carpenter
    LeeAnn.Carpenter@bis.doc.gov
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