NCIA SSP for Athena and Magellan 2026
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19BE2026Q0097
- Agency
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US Embassy Brussels
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Brussels Brussels-Capital Region 1000 Belgium
- Points of contact
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- Michael Abrahams brusselsbids@state.gov +32281140000
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy in Brussels, operating under the Department of State, is seeking a firm-fixed-price Purchase Order contract for access to NATO's telecommunications infrastructure, specifically the Athena and Magellan circuit lines managed by the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA). These secure, dedicated connections are essential for USNATO personnel to communicate with NATO Headquarters and Alliance counterparts, serving as primary or sole communication channels for critical operational requirements. All interested contractors must register on the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and obtain an NCAGE code prior to submission, with no fees associated with either process. The government may award the contract based on initial offers without discussions, though discussions may be held with companies in the competitive range if deemed necessary. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on December 9, 2025, with responses due by December 23, 2025, though the formal solicitation has not yet been issued and will be posted on SAM.gov when available.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and falls under the IT and Telecom - Network as a Service category (PSC DG10). No incumbent contractor information or specific award value ranges are disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice at this time. The contract value threshold requires that all companies with contracts valued over $40,000 must maintain active SAM registration. Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to complete their SAM registration and obtain necessary NCAGE codes immediately to avoid delays in award processing once the formal solicitation is released. The specific timeline for service delivery, contract duration, and detailed performance objectives will be included in the full solicitation document when issued.
Notice text
Please note that this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The Embassy of the United States in Belgium will launch the solicitation on the SAM.gov website when it becomes available.
The U.S. Embassy to Belgium intends to issue a Purchase Order (P) firm-fixed-price contract for the services for access to NATO’s telecommunications infrastructure—specifically via the Athena and Magellan circuit lines—is essential for meeting USNATO’s operational requirements. These secure, dedicated connections, provisioned exclusively through the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA), serve as the primary and in many cases the only channels for USNATO personnel to communicate with NATO Headquarters and counterparts across the Alliance. NCIA’s Service Support Package (SSP) ensures the stable, secure, and uninterrupted connectivity required for access to NATO systems and networks.
Registration Requirements
It is compulsory for all companies doing business with the U.S. Government valued over $40,000 to register on the website “SAM – System for Award Management” www.sam.gov. The website compiles standard information such as the company’s legal name, street address, contact information, and what kind of goods and services it offers. An NCAGE code is required to register in SAM. If you do not have this information, it must be obtained before registering. There is no cost involved, neither to obtaining the NCAGE code nor to register in SAM. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to register their business as soon as possible to avoid any delay in making an award to the successful bidder.
Electronic Submission/Responses
This opportunity will allow for electronic responses. The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussions, but discussions may be held with companies in the competitive range if necessary.
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