NATO Business Opportunity: Provide Multi-Band Person-Pack & Fly-Away Satellite Terminals
ID: IFB-CO-423291-PPFAType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

NAICS

All Other Telecommunications (517810)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c2afbc5de8434a30aefd3c63b7a705dc/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, through the Bureau of Industry and Security, is seeking qualified contractors to provide Multi-Band Person-Pack and Fly-Away Satellite Terminals for the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency). The procurement involves establishing an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Framework Contract for SATCOM on-the-Pause (SOTP) terminals, including Very Small Fly-Away (VSFA), Small Fly-Away (SFA), Medium Fly-Away (MFA), and Large Fly-Away (LFA) terminals, which are essential for secure military communications across various RF bands. This project is critical for enhancing NATO's telecommunications capabilities, ensuring operational resilience, and maintaining effective communication within its forces. Interested U.S. firms must submit a Declaration of Eligibility (DOE) application by October 28, 2024, with the IFB expected to be distributed on June 30, 2025, and contract award anticipated by July 31, 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
    Files
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    Summary of Requirements (complete).pdf
    The document outlines a NATO project aimed at the procurement of SATCOM on-the-Pause (SOTP) terminals over a five-year period. The project encompasses various-sized Flexibly Assigned SATCOM Terminals (FAST) capable of delivering communication across different RF bands. The initial purchase includes Very Small Fly-Away and Small Fly-Away terminals with further scopes for Medium and Large terminals as specified in the indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. Key requirements emphasize transportability, operational resilience under environmental standards, multiband capabilities, and simplified operational procedures across all terminal groups to maintain modularity and ease of use. The IDIQ contract is expected to commence in Q3 2026 and continues until Q2 2031, with an initial Task Order lasting until Q2 2028. NATO's rapid procurement methods aim to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with technical constraints regarding export control for all included systems. Additionally, all terminals will be backed by a minimum one-year warranty for hardware and software maintenance. This project represents a significant investment in secure telecommunications for military operations, highlighting NATO's commitment to maintaining effective communication capabilities within its forces.
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