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NATO Business Opportunity: Force Lethality Enhancement eXtended (FLEX) Modelling and Simulation Study
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Headquarters, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT) is soliciting proposals for the Force Lethality Enhancement eXtended (FLE(X)) Modelling and Simulation Study under solicitation RFP-ACT-SACT-26-16 Part C. This firm fixed price deliverables contract aims to identify new ways and means of achieving operational effects by exploring the adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomy, advanced networking, and precision-strike systems. The contractor will provide analytical support through mission analysis and modelling and simulation to enhance NATO force lethality, survivability, and agility, specifically focusing on Combat Support and Combat Service Support at the Division level within multi-domain operations. The project is divided into two primary research topics: technology-enabled mobility and gap crossing in contested environments, and Collaborative Combat Aircraft concepts of employment and autonomy architecture for smaller NATO nations. The contract period is estimated to run from September 18, 2026, through February 15, 2027, with a series of interim progress reports and a final report due by February 10, 2027. Proposals must be submitted by September 10, 2026, and consist of a signed PDF technical proposal and a mandatory Excel price proposal. Award will be based on the best value, with a weighting of 70 percent technical and 30 percent price. Key requirements include that all proposed key personnel must be citizens of a NATO member nation, and vendors with higher security clearances will be scored favorably. Bidders must adhere to the HQ SACT General Terms and Conditions and provide evidence-based options including cost, manpower, and timeline implications to support national decision-making and NATO capability development.
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Place of Performance
53470, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
Headquarters, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT) is initiating Force Lethality Enhancement eXtended (FLE(X)), building upon the outcomes of the initial FLE study conducted in 2025. FLE focused on identifying novel options to deliver NATO Defense Planning Process (NDPP) Capability Targets (CT) in whole or in part. FLE(X) broadens the scope to include exploratory questions that look at the evolving operational problem sets that drive requirements and then CT. FLE(X) aims to identify new ways and means of achieving operational effects and to accelerate the translation of innovation into operational capabilities.
FLE(X) will explore how the rapid adoption of new and emerging technologies, including robotics, autonomy, artificial intelligence, advanced networking, and precision-strike systems, can enhance the lethality of the NATO force and improve survivability, agility, sustainability and affordability. The studies will seek to deliver evidence-based insights that can support national decision-making on capability options and inform future NATO capability development including force-design activities.
The contractor will provide analytical support through mission analysis, modelling and simulation, and structured evaluation of operationally relevant use-cases to identify credible opportunities for enhancement. This work will form part of a broader evidence base developed by ACT and participating Allies to inform the transformation of the Alliance’s military instrument.
In lieu of a bidder’s conference, HQ SACT invites bidders to submit technical and contractual questions not later than 21 August 2026.
Bids shall be received at HQ SACT, Purchasing and Contracting Office, no later than 10 September 2026, 9:00 am. No bids shall be accepted after this date and time. No hard copy proposals will be accepted. Please see RFP for submission instructions.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Please see attached.
BIDDING PROCEDURE
A Declaration of Eligibility is NOT required for this opportunity. Do NOT submit your proposal to the Department of Commerce. Please submit your proposal directly to HQ SACT using the contact information provided in the RFP.
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