Description of Requirement (complete)

Acquisition Office

NCIA/ACQ/2026/07896

Introduction
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) hereby notifies the following Procurement Opportunity in accordance with the Procedure for NATO Competitive Procurement (link). This notification is issued to foster open and fair competition among eligible vendors from participating nations. This notification does not constitute a commitment to award a contract.
Vendors are invited to review the requirements described herein and to submit their bids in accordance with the instructions provided in the subsequent solicitation documentation. All interested vendors are reminded that timely registration and compliance with eligibility requirements are essential, as deadlines for submission may not be extended. Vendors are advised to regularly check for updates to this notification. This opportunity reflects NATO’s commitment to transparency, equal treatment of suppliers, and the efficient delivery of goods, works, and services in support of NATO missions and participating nations.
All eligible and responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, which shall be considered by the NCIA.

1. Title of Procurement Opportunity

Provision of the Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) Tactical Battle Management (TBM) System including In-Service Support and Enhancements.

2. Description of Requirement

The High-Level Objectives (HLOs) are listed below:
HLO 1: Delivery of Minimum Acceptable Capability as initial operational release; HLO 2: Delivery of completed Final Capability;
HLO 3: Rapid capability evolution for adaptation to future and emerging operational requirements.
HLO 4: In-Service-Support
This includes, but not limited to:
HLO 1 – Identified as Phase 1, the objective is to deliver a minimum acceptable capability as agreed with ACO, as a first operational release. The project will procure an existing product, implement any gaps compared to the minimum acceptable capability. This phase also aims to define and implement the continuous incremental development pipeline to be utilized throughout the project. Phase 1 is intended to accelerate delivery by deploying an available, operationally proven COTS product that provides the functionality needed for minimum acceptable capability. This approach enables operational users to receive an initial capability as early as possible, within 12 months after the contract award, rather than waiting for the full functional scope to be delivered. Any missing functions will be addressed in Phase 2, allowing