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NATO Business Opportunity: M&S Paradigm Framework for Adaptive AI Simulation on Quantum (FAASQ)
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Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT) is soliciting proposals for the M&S Paradigm Framework for Adaptive AI Simulation on Quantum (FAASQ) project under RFP-ACT-SACT-26-81. The objective is to assess how quantum technologies can serve as disruptive or transformational capabilities for future NATO Modelling and Simulation (M&S) ecosystems. The project focuses on two primary lines of effort: Quantum-Enhanced M&S, utilizing quantum components as specialized solver kernels within classical lifecycles, and Quantum-Native M&S, where quantum structures serve as the primary computational substrate. Key deliverables include a design specification for quantum-relevant M&S integration, a proof of concept candidate formulation with comparative assessment, and a comprehensive report on future capability requirements and a quantum technology roadmap. This is a firm fixed price deliverables contract with a performance period running from award, estimated in mid-September 2026, through December 31, 2026, with potential for extension options. The award will be based on a Best Value determination using a weighted ratio of 70% technical and 30% price. Eligible bidders must be headquartered in a NATO member nation and legally authorized to operate in the Commonwealth of Virginia. All supporting personnel must be citizens of a NATO member nation, and key personnel must possess valid passports and English proficiency per STANAG 6001. Proposals must be submitted electronically by September 9, 2026, consisting of a signed PDF technical proposal and a mandatory Excel pricing workbook.
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Place of Performance
53470, VA, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
Headquarters, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT) Modelling & Simulation and Learning Technology (MSLT) branch is responsible for the development, direction, and coordination of Modelling and Simulation (M&S) support for strategic studies, experimentation, wargames, operational planning, exercises, innovation and capability development and for NATO Command Structure M&S capability development.
Future M&S demands will exceed what incremental improvements to current simulation architectures can address. New mathematical formulations, computational paradigms and hybrid workflows are needed to tackle bottlenecks such as combinatorial search, uncertainty propagation and repeated scenario evaluation. Quantum computing has been identified as one of the key enablers of future NATO M&S development.
The objective of this project is to support future M&S capability development by assessing the potential role of quantum technologies as disruptive, enabling, and/or transformational capabilities. The project will identify and test where quantum computing may provide operational, analytical, or computational advantages within future M&S ecosystems, and will derive implications for future NATO M&S capability requirements, technology investment priorities, experimentation activities, and long-term NATO M&S roadmaps.
In lieu of a bidder’s conference, HQ SACT invites bidders to submit technical and contractual questions not later than 28 August 2026.
Bids shall be received at HQ SACT, Purchasing and Contracting Office no later than 09 September 2026 at 9:00 am. No bids shall be accepted after this date and time. No hard copy proposals will be accepted. Please see attached 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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