Updated Description of Requirement (complete)

Acquisition Office

NCIA/ACQ/2026/16894

Reference(s): A.
B.

Issuance of Notification of Intent to Invite
“NCIA/ACQ/2024/07533” dated 29 November 2024
C-M(2002)49 – NATO Security Policy

Bids

(NOI)

Introduction
The purpose of this NPO Amendment 1 is to update the anticipated schedule and renew the notification of this Procurement Opportunity in accordance with the Procedure for NATO Competitive Procurement (link) and the NOI in Reference A. 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

Acquisition and Installation of Link 22 Tactical Data Link (TDL) Test Capability at NATO Sensors and Weapons Accuracy Check Ranges (SWACR).

2. Description of Requirement

a. Background
NATO Sensors and Weapons Accuracy Check Range (SWACR) consists of 3 Test Ranges that have been in operation since 1978. NATO SWACR provides instrumented maritime test ranges in Greece, Norway and at the United States Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Centre (US AUTEC). The Test Ranges provide accuracy checks of Naval sensor systems to ensure effective operational assurance of the future Link 22 TDL capability in all Alliance maritime units (ships, submarines and maritime aircraft (i.e. helicopters, maritime patrol aircraft etc.).
Interoperability is essential among the NATO naval units in order to establish confidence that target locations can be accurately passed from sensors to weapon systems and to other NATO combatants.
The transition from Link 11 to Link 22 creates a requirement for a dedicated Link 22 test capability at the ranges. The system will support the testing and evaluation of