Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF STATE

    NCIA SSP for Athena and Magellan 2026

    DEPARTMENT OF STATE
    Sol. 19BE2026Q0097PresolicitationWASHINGTON, DC
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Dec 23, 2025
    POSTED
    Dec 9, 2025
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    517110
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    DG10
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The U.S. Embassy in Belgium plans to issue a firm-fixed-price contract for services related to NATO's telecommunications infrastructure, specifically the Athena and Magellan circuit lines. This contract is essential for USNATO's operational requirements, ensuring secure and dedicated communication channels. Interested parties must register on SAM.gov to participate.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    19BE2026Q0097
    Notice Type
    Presolicitation
    Posted Date
    December 9, 2025
    Response Deadline
    December 23, 2025
    NAICS Code
    517110AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    DG10
    Contract Code
    1900
    Issuing Office
    U.S. EMBASSY BRUSSELS
    Primary Contact
    Andrew Malandrino
    State
    DC
    ZIP Code
    20520
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    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.

    Key dates

    1. December 9, 2025Posted Date
    2. December 23, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

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    NCIA SSP for Athena and Magellan 2026 is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF STATE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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