Description of Requirement (complete).pdf

Acquisition Office

NCIA/ACQ/2026/ 07172

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 System Software Engineering Services and System Transition for Additional Modules for Advanced Rapid, Targeting and Effects Mission Information System (ARTEMIS).

2. Description of Requirement

ARTEMIS is the next generation Joint Targeting System which will enable NATO to enhance, expand and improve federated Target Material Production in order to respond to crisis using full spectrum of targeting capabilities. Additionally, ARTEMIS is expected to overcome the technical obsolescence and address the need for improvements for a modern targeting system.

The current Joint Targeting System / Functional Area Service for dynamic and time-sensitive targeting (JTS/FAST or JTS) remains a valid targeting capability; however, it is based on obsolete underlying technology and architecture and has limited interoperability with other functional systems and national targeting systems. In addition, JTS/FAST primarily supports the physical dimension of targeting and does not adequately support targeting activities within the virtual and cognitive dimensions.

ARTEMIS Additional Modules (AAM) will deliver an enhanced, scalable, and cloud-ready architecture supporting improved interoperability, maintainability, and future capability expansion. The capability will support the management of diverse target types across all operational domains and within the physical, virtual, and cognitive dimensions, while facilitating secure data exchange and interoperability through open standards and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).

Updates to the ARTEMIS Basic Modules (ABM) may also be undertaken where necessary to support and facilitate the enhancement and integration of the AAM.

The outcome will be a fully developed, integrated, and operational ARTEMIS capability.

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Acquisition Office

NCIA/ACQ/2026/ 07172

The aim of the IFB-424334-ARTEMIS-AAM and prospective contract is to deliver three main work packages as described below:

a. Work Package “System Software Engineering Services for Back End Modules”

Through an Agile approach, this work package will deliver the development, integration, and support of new state-of-the-art backend services for the AAM.

Backend services refer to the underlying server-side software components, application logic, databases, APIs, integration services, processing engines, and supporting infrastructure required to store, process, manage, secure, and exchange targeting and operational data. The solution shall be interoperable and provide a more efficient, scalable, and reliable targeting data management platform.

This work package component will deliver comprehensive administrative management services covering all activities related to the development, integration, testing, and deployment of the AAM backend services and associated integrations.

One of the primary interoperability mechanisms to be implemented will be based on the emerging STANAG 5658 standard.

In addition, this work package will continue the establishment of foundational interfaces and dependencies necessary for effective data exchange and interoperability with other systems, thereby supporting maintainability, scalability, reliability, and future capability integration.

b. Work Package “System Software Engineering Services for Front End Modules

Also through an Agile approach, this work package will include the development of front-end software modules designed as web-browser-based applications supporting the new ARTEMIS system capabilities. These modules shall be developed in accordance with applicable NATO and industry standards and will support joint targeting activities to create, coordinate, and manage effects across the physical, virtual, and cognitive dimensions.

c. Work Package “System Transition”

Installation, configuration, migration and rollout of AAM alongside the existing targeting capability. It will ensure continuity of operations during the transition period and provide the necessary support until AAM reaches full operational functionality. After transition, this work package also encompasses an initial onsite floor-walking support to assist users with system-related issues, deliver technical support, and ensure effective user on-boarding and familiarization with system operations.

Additionally, the prospective contract will include an evaluated option for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services for up to five years. These services will include routine software maintenance, system performance monitoring under second and third level support, and release management of deployed baselines under third- and fourth-level support to meet availability requirements.