NATO Business Opportunity: Task Force X Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS) Fleet
ID: IFIB-ACT-SACT-25-23Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

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Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6df0cb02933a4762b0057ebcc37e15bf/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the Bureau of Industry and Security, is soliciting proposals for the NATO Business Opportunity related to the Task Force X Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS) Fleet. This initiative aims to enhance NATO's maritime capabilities by providing unmanned systems for aerial, surface, and underwater operations, along with logistical support and maintenance during exercises in the Baltic Sea and Portugal. The procurement is critical for improving surveillance and response strategies to maritime threats, emphasizing the advancement of autonomous technologies in defense operations. Proposals must be submitted by March 26, 2025, with a focus on technical compliance and value, and the contract is expected to run until September 2025. Interested bidders should refer to the detailed bidding instructions and ensure compliance with all requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.

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    IFIB-ACT-SACT-25-23.pdf
    The NATO Invitation for International Bidding (IFIB-ACT-SACT-25-23) solicits proposals for contractor support to establish a Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS) Fleet for Task Force X, enhancing NATO's maritime capabilities. The scope includes providing unmanned systems for aerial, surface, and underwater operations, alongside logistical support, maintenance, and ongoing operations during specified exercise periods in the Baltic Sea and Portugal. Key bidding instructions outline eligibility criteria for NATO member nations, contract duration from award until September 2025, and the necessity for full compliance with the technical specifications. Proposals must include both technical and price documents submitted via email by March 26, 2025. Evaluation criteria focus on technical compliance and value, with a 70% emphasis on technical factors. The strategy aims to bolster NATO’s operational capabilities to counter maritime threats, improve surveillance, and enhance response strategies to protect critical underwater infrastructures. This initiative highlights NATO's commitment to advancing autonomous technologies in defense operations, requiring contractors to ensure secure communications, safety protocols, and robust operational plans for sustained effectiveness.
    IFIB-ACT-SACT-25-23 price proposal.xlsx
    The document outlines instructions for bidders participating in a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Task Force X Maritime Autonomous Systems Fleet. Bidders must submit a financial offer, adhering to fixed unit rates that encompass all associated costs such as materials, maintenance, and operational expenses. The bidding process involves completing and signing specified tables, which detail deliverables and cost structures, ensuring comprehensive consideration of expenses. The proposal is divided into two main work packages: Workpackage 1 focuses on phases of integration, operation, and closing in the Baltic Sea from June 9-28, 2025, while Workpackage 2 offers similar tasks in Portugal from September 8-27, 2025. The deliverables comprise various unmanned aerial and surface systems, as well as unmanned underwater systems, categorized by size and function. Each component requires itemization of proposed systems and transportation logistics. Bidders must ensure that all figures reflect accurate and binding offers, with no omissions. This document is part of a government procurement initiative aimed at enhancing maritime capabilities through advanced autonomous systems. It emphasizes accountability, accuracy in price submissions, and the requirement for structured responses from potential contractors to fulfill operational needs efficiently and effectively.
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