NATO Business Opportunity: Construction of New SHAPE Headquarters
ID: ICB-23VPA03Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

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Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

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https://sam.gov/opp/eababb04b8514a1f9ac91d604c26f555/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the Bureau of Industry and Security, is seeking qualified candidates for the construction of new administrative buildings for the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) and the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) in Mons, Belgium, under Contract 23VPA03. Interested participants must meet stringent eligibility criteria, including holding a 'NATO SECRET' security clearance, demonstrating substantial financial capacity with an average annual turnover of at least €600 million over the past five years, and providing references for significant past projects. This procurement is critical for enhancing NATO's operational capabilities and ensuring compliance with high construction standards. Interested parties should contact Lee Ann Carpenter at LeeAnn.Carpenter@bis.doc.gov for further details and to confirm their eligibility to participate in this significant opportunity.

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    Lee Ann Carpenter
    LeeAnn.Carpenter@bis.doc.gov
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    ANNEX B Request for participation.docx
    The document is a Request for Participation (RFP) for the construction of new administrative buildings for the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) and the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) in Mons, Belgium, specifically under Contract 23VPA03. It outlines the required documentation for candidates, including company information, consortium details, tax and social security payment obligations for non-Belgian candidates, and justification of an annual turnover of €600 million over the past five years. Candidates must provide references for projects exceeding 25,000 m² and any military-related projects. The document emphasizes conflict of interest restrictions related to former employees of the Belgian Ministry of Defence and indicates that false declarations can lead to exclusion. Candidates must sign the application, confirming their competence to participate. The RFP highlights the importance of compliance and detailed documentation in the procurement process for this significant construction project.
    Questionnaire.docx
    The document outlines the eligibility criteria for candidates wishing to participate in a government contract related to NATO projects. Candidates, either individual companies or consortia, must be based in NATO member countries and meet several key requirements. These include holding a 'NATO SECRET' security clearance, proving compliance with social security and tax regulations in their country of establishment, and demonstrating substantial financial capacity with an average annual turnover of at least €600,000,000 over the past five years from construction services. Additionally, candidates must provide references for past projects—including significant works over €100 million and those requiring NATO or EU SECRET clearance—and prove registration in the professional or trade register. Specific stipulations apply to consortia, emphasizing the need for joint liability among members and the provision of detailed project references, including size and complexity of previous work. The document also highlights essential procedures and consequences regarding the submission of false information, joint applications, and the requirement for professional approvals. The aim is to ensure that candidates are reliable and capable of performing sensitive construction tasks aligned with NATO standards.
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