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NATO Business Opportunity: Force Lethality Enhancement eXtended (FLEX) Modelling and Simulation Study

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RFP-ACT-SACT-26-16-Part-CFederal

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HQ SACT is launching the Force Lethality Enhancement eXtended (FLE(X)) initiative to build on the 2025 FLE study by expanding its focus to examine evolving operational challenges that shape NATO Defense Planning Process capability targets. FLE(X) seeks to identify innovative pathways to achieve operational effects through the integration of emerging technologies such as robotics, autonomy, artificial intelligence, advanced networking, and precision-strike systems, with the goal of enhancing force lethality while improving survivability, agility, sustainability, and affordability. The effort will generate evidence-based analytical insights to guide national decisions and shape future NATO capability development and force design, using mission analysis, modeling and simulation, and structured evaluation of credible operational use cases to produce actionable recommendations. Proposals for this initiative must be submitted electronically to HQ SACT’s Purchasing and Contracting Office no later than September 10, 2026, at 9:00 am, with no hard copies accepted. Technical and contractual inquiries may be submitted until August 21, 2026, and there will be no bidder’s conference. A Declaration of Eligibility is not required, and proposals must be directed exclusively to HQ SACT, not to any other U.S. federal agency despite the inaccurate listing of the Department of Commerce as the agency name in the data. The solicitation number is RFP-ACT-SACT-26-16-Part-C, classified under NAICS code 541990, and the performance location is tied to HQ SACT’s base in 53470. All bids must adhere strictly to the submission instructions provided in the RFP.

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FLE(X) initiative seeks tech-driven lethality solutions via AI, robotics, and precision systems for NATO capability planning by Sept 10, 2026.

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Department Of Commerce → Bureau Of Industry And SecurityView Agency

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541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesView NAICS

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53470, USA

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IFIB-ACT-SACT-26-16 Part C Pricing Spreadsheet

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RFP-ACT-SACT-26-16 Part C - FLEX Modelling and Simulation Study

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce → Bureau Of Industry And Security
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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.  


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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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