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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF OCTOBER 27, 2022 SAM #7636
SPECIAL NOTICE

99 -- NATO International Competitive Bidding (ICB): Capability Development Management Support

Notice Date
10/25/2022 5:26:21 AM
 
Notice Type
Special Notice
 
NAICS
541690 — Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
 
Contracting Office
BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY
 
ZIP Code
00000
 
Solicitation Number
IFIB-ACT-SACT-23-01
 
Response Due
11/8/2022 2:00:00 PM
 
Archive Date
11/12/2022
 
Point of Contact
Lee Ann Carpenter
 
E-Mail Address
LeeAnn.Carpenter@bis.doc.gov
(LeeAnn.Carpenter@bis.doc.gov)
 
Description
Headquarters, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT) intends to issue an Invitation for International Bidding (IFIB) for Capability Development Management Support (CDMS). Potential prime contractors must 1) be pre-approved for participation in NATO International Competitive Bidding (ICB), 2) be issued a Declaration of Eligibility (DOE) by the U.S. Government, and 3) have performed similar contracts within the last three years substantially similar in scope to the requirement described in the solicitation. In addition, contractor personnel performing services under the contract must be citizens of a NATO nation, possess a valid SECRET level security clearance, and have appropriate professional training and experience in a related field. The reference for this contract is IFIB-ACT-SACT-23-01 and all correspondence concerning the contract should include this reference.� The type of contract is a Firm-fixed Price, Level of Effort. Partial bidding is authorized. The contract award will be determined based on the contractor that offers the Best Value to NATO. REQUIREMENT HQ SACT is seeking contract support to establish the conditions in which HQ SACT has timely access to the leading-edge capabilities necessary to tackle challenges and problems whose size and complexity defy solutions by solely using existing staff or tools within NATO�s established organization. HQ SACT is seeking contract support to include but not limited to the capture, development, architecture, data science, and quality assurance of capability requirements and operational analysis and climate change support. Additional support to include but not limited to the management of capability programs/portfolios and areas of logistics, capability engineering/testing, IT support specialists, as well as business management specialists. Other areas for contract support may include but not limited to human resources, areas of administration, facility management / planning, command support areas (procurement and acquisition, financial management; CIS Management) and command engagement / functional support. CDMS is an integral part of SACT�s comprehensive organizational and operating strategy that enables mission accomplishment by integrating high quality support from trusted industry partners, with the unique and manifold capacities of NATO�s established workforce and toolset. This requirement emphasizes to support long-term, programmed needs, as well to assist in meeting shorter-term requirements. Included Programs are as follows: Modelling Simulation and Learning Technologies / Distributed Learning, Experimentation and Wargaming, C2 Interoperability Verification, Capability Enablers / Requirement Services, Data Science / Analytics and AI, Innovation, ACT Project 2030, HQ SACT Fit for Purpose, Administrative, ACT Strategic Engagements Events, Cognitive Superiority Implementation, Concept Development, Global Picture and Strategy Development, NATO Resilience, NEW Climate Change, Strategic Foresight Analysis, and Defense Planning, BIDDING PROCEDURE NATO ICB requires that the U.S. Government issue a DOE for potential U.S. prime contractors interested in this project. Before the U.S. Government can do so, however, the U.S. Government must approve the U.S. firm for participation in NATO ICB. �U.S. firms are approved for NATO ICB on a facility-by-facility basis.� The U.S. NATO ICB application is a one-time application. �The application requires supporting documentation in the form of 1) a company resume indicating contracts completed as a prime contractor and 2) an annual report or set of financial documents indicating compilation, review, or audit by an independent CPA. U.S. firms can download a copy of the U.S. NATO ICB application from the following website: http://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/other-areas/strategic-industries-and-economic-security-sies/nato-related-business-opportunities � The Department of Commerce (DOC) is the U.S. Government agency that approves NATO ICB applications. Please submit to the email address provided your application and supporting documentation (as attachments). If your firm is interested in a specific NATO ICB project at this time, please also include the following in the text of your email: � - the title and/or solicitation number of the project - the name/phone/FAX/email of the company employee who should receive the bid documents After approval of your one-time NATO ICB application, DOC will then know to follow up by issuing a DOE for the project. �DOC will transmit the DOE to the NATO contracting agency. � IMPORTANT DATES Firms should request a DOE (and, for firms new to NATO ICB, submit a completed one-time NATO ICB application): 08 November 2022 HQ SACT issues IFIB (estimated): 14-18 November 2022 The IFIB will be available for download at the following website: https://www.act.nato.int/contracting� Bid closing (estimated): 06 January 2023�� � Period of Performance: Base: Estimated 01 February 2023 � 31 December 2023 with four 12-month option periods (2024-2027) Delivery Location: The contract will cover services being accomplished in Norfolk, VA or as determined and approved at cleared contractor facilities. �
 
Web Link
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/b5824dc6f06f423bbe86afac9a76fd51/view)
 
Place of Performance
Address: Norfolk, VA 23551, USA
Zip Code: 23551
Country: USA
 
Record
SN06501938-F 20221027/221025230057 (samdaily.us)
 
Source
SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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