NATO Support and Procurement Agency #26LDS035

Ground-Air-Ground Communications Modernization Project with Optional In Service Support in Portugal

This opportunity is issued by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), LD - Communications, Air and Missile Defense Programme, for the modernization of ground-air-ground communications at four radio sites in Portugal. - Government Buyer: - NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) - LD - Communications, Air and Missile Defense Programme - Scope of Work: - Replacement of obsolete UHF transmitters and receivers with 34 new Very/Ultra-High Frequency (V/UHF) software-defined transceiver radios - Radios must support SATURN mode and LINK 22 capability - Radios must be compatible with the existing TRS AMDC2 Voice Communication System for remote control - Replacement of antennas and associated cabling at all four sites - Integration with the crypto pool - Delivery of radio network planning software with 5 licenses (for four radio sites and one Air C2 Center) - Optional Services: - In-Service Support (ISS) including supply, depot and on-site maintenance, post-design services, and configuration management - Quality Assurance: - Compliance with AQAP 2110 or ISO 9001 standards required - Logistics: - Contractor responsible for packaging, transportation, and delivery (Incoterm DDP) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Notable Requirements: - Radios must be software-defined and support advanced secure communications (SATURN, LINK 22) - Integration with existing systems and crypto pool is mandatory - Quality assurance and delivery logistics are emphasized

Description

This opportunity involves the modernization of ground-air-ground communications at four radio sites in Portugal, including three mainland sites and one island site. The project includes replacing obsolete Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) transmitters and receivers with new Very/Ultra-High Frequency (V/UHF) transceiver radios that support SATURN mode and LINK 22 capability. The scope covers installation, integration with existing infrastructure, replacement of antennas and cabling, and integration with the existing Voice Communication System and crypto pool. The contract also offers an option for in-service support including supply, maintenance, post-design services, and configuration management. The estimated period of performance is 20 months with 2 years warranty and an optional 5 years of in-service support.

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