2026-0096 Provision of SATCOM Engineering Support Services (NS) - TUE 11 Aug

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BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Bidding Options
A single company may bid for this Statement of Work by proposing a personnel to deliver the scope of works outlined in Section 3 and who meets the required qualifications outlined in Section 8 (Qualifications). The Contractor personnel shall provide one (1) qualified SATCOM Engineering Support personnel profile to deliver the services described in this Statement of Work. Such profile must meet all mandatory technical, professional, and soft skill requirements. The profile shall ensure continuous service coverage, operational resilience, and the ability to support SATCOM projects, including the creation of detailed project proposals aligned with operational requirements, interoperability standards, and emerging technologies within the Alliance's communication and space domains.
All work shall be performed as service-based deliverables, with measurable outputs and documented technical artefacts produced under NCIA's supervision and in close coordination with Allied Command Transformation (ACT), Allied Command Operations (ACO), and other NATO stakeholders.
1.2 Technical Proposal
Bidders shall include in the Technical Proposal the CV of the proposed contractor personnel, clearly indicating relevant experience that demonstrates compliance with the required qualifications (Section 8).
Bidders shall include in the Technical Proposal a compliance matrix for the proposed profile, demonstrating how the contractor personnel meets all required qualifications (Section 8), supported by evidence from their professional experience.
1.3 Price Basis
Bidders shall provide a monthly fee for the services required during the Base Period (Year 1). All prices shall be quoted in EUR. The monthly fee shall be all-inclusive, incorporating all costs necessary for the delivery of the services, including any travel costs as described in Section 3.
Monthly Fee - Provision of Service Delivery Management Services (Network and Unified Communications): Unit Price in EUR: [Bidder to complete]. Quantity for Evaluation: 1.
1.4 Technical Compliance
Each bid will be assessed for technical compliance on a per-profile basis. A bid is considered technically compliant only if the proposed contractor personnel passes the compliance assessment. If the proposed profile is assessed as non-compliant, the bid will be deemed technically non-compliant and will not proceed to price evaluation.

Deadline Date: Tuesday 11 August 2026
Requirement: Provision of SATCOM Engineering Support Services (NIMSC2026-0096)
Location: Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium. On-site work (25%) and off-site work (75%). This location is expected to be vacated during the course of 2027, with final closure no later than 31 December 2027. The place of performance will transition to Brussels or Mons, Belgium during this period, depending on operational requirements and business needs.
Period of Performance: Base Period: Commencing as soon as possible, but no later than 1 October 2026, until 31 December 2026.
Option Year 1: A period of twelve (12) months immediately following the completion of the Base Period.
Option Year 2: A period of twelve (12) months immediately following the completion of Year 1.
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

1. INTRODUCTION
The NATO Integrated Mission Services Centre (NIMSC) is responsible for the coordination, planning, and delivery of engineering and operational support capabilities across Mobile CIS Infrastructure, including Deployable CIS Services (DCIS), Dispersible Systems, Highly Mobile Systems, SATCOM, and Wireless Communications. To ensure the sustained availability, performance, and resilience of these mission critical capabilities, NIMSC requires specialized SATCOM Engineering Support Services aligned with NATO governance, interoperability requirements, service management processes, and operational priorities.
Through this Statement of Work (SoW), the NIMSC seeks industry support to deliver SATCOM Engineering Support Services. The Contractor personnel, through the selected personnel, will provide dedicated SATCOM engineering support for SATCOM projects and services, including the development of detailed project proposals, technical assessments, and engineering artefacts supporting NATO communication and space domain capabilities. The support shall ensure alignment with operational requirements, interoperability standards, emerging technologies, and NATO policies, while ensuring that SATCOM capabilities remain operationally effective, secure, resilient, and aligned with NATO standards.
2. INTENDED BUSINESS OUTCOME
The intended business outcome of this Statement of Work is to ensure the effective delivery of SATCOM Engineering Support Services at Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium, through specialized engineering support, analytical activities, and the development of technical project proposals and studies.
The main objectives are as follows.
Ensure the successful development of a project proposal for Enhancing the SATCOM Anchor Stations, aligned with NATO operational requirements, interoperability standards, and future capability needs.
Support the feasibility assessment for a NATO Anchor Station in North America through the delivery of a comprehensive technical study, including engineering analysis and recommendations.
Enable proactive engineering and technical management through continuous coordination, technical assessments, and the production of documented engineering artefacts supporting SATCOM capabilities and infrastructure evolution.
Support operational agility and capability evolution through engineering improvements, technical recommendations, and enhancements aligned with emerging business, operational, and technological requirements.
Strengthen governance and compliance by ensuring that all engineering activities, technical deliverables, and project support functions are executed in accordance with NCIA processes, NATO standards, and applicable governance frameworks.
The successful…