Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Nato Business Opportunity Shape Radio Overhaul
Deadline: 18 Aug 2026
Posting Date: 22 Jul 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 145719600
Document Ref. No.: CO-424388-SHAPE
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) intends to issue a solicitation for the provision of a modern, secure, interoperable, and future-proof mission-critical voice communication System based on the Astrid TETRA network.
To bid on this contract, potential U.S. prime contractors must 1) maintain a professionally active facility (office, factory, laboratory, etc.) within the United States, 2) hold a Facility Security Clearance at the level of SECRET or higher, 3) be pre-approved for participation in NATO Competitive Procurement (NCP), 4) be issued a Declaration of Eligibility (DOE) by the Department of Commerce (DOC), and 5) register with NCIA-s eProcurement tool, Neo: https://www.ncia.nato.int/business/procurement/neo-eprocurement
The reference for the solicitation is CO-424388-SHAPE and all correspondence concerning the solicitation should include this reference.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) currently operates an aging Very High Frequency (VHF) radio system that no longer meets operational, security, interoperability, and lifecycle requirements. The system forms a key element of the command, control, and security communication environment for SHAPE personnel operating across the SHAPE compound, the SACEUR Residence, and associated buildings.
Moreover, SHAPE operations require seamless communication with the Belgian national emergency services network (Astrid TETRA) and the U.S. P25 system used at Chievres Airbase. The existing infrastructure cannot support the reliability, cryptographic management, indoor coverage, and capacity needs expected for modern mission-critical communications.
The communication System delivered under this contract will constitute the initial phase of a broader strategic roadmap foreseeing a progressive migration toward Mission Critical Services (MCX) over a private 4G/5G network to be procured under a separate procurement process once the related technology mo...
Notice ID: co-424388-shape
Department/Ind. Agency: commerce, department of
Sub-tier: bureau of industry and security
NAICS Code: 541330 - Engineering Services
Inactive Dates: aug 21, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
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