Opportunity
NATO Support and Procurement Agency #25LDS045
NATO Procurement of Network Test Access Points (TAPs) and Maintenance Services
Posted
November 04, 2025
Identifier
25LDS045
NAICS
334290, 811219
NATO's LD - Communications, Air and Missile Defense Programme is initiating a procurement for Network Test Access Points (TAPs) and related maintenance services. - Government Buyer: - NATO, LD - Communications, Air and Missile Defense Programme - Products/Services Requested: - Approximately 70 Network TAPs over five years - Copper Network TAPs (100Mbps, 1Gbps, 10Gbps, 25Gbps, 40Gbps, 100Gbps) - Passive single-mode fiber LC Network TAPs (1Gbps, 10Gbps, 25Gbps, 40Gbps, 100Gbps) - Passive multi-mode OM2/OM3/OM4/OM5 fiber LC Network TAPs (1Gbps, 10Gbps, 25Gbps, 40Gbps, 100Gbps) with 70/30 or 60/40 split ratios - Associated warranty and maintenance services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - TAPs must allow copying of network traffic without packet loss - All TAPs must be fail-open and not require internet access - Active copper TAPs require on-premise management solutions (no cloud/internet access) - Bidders must demonstrate prior experience with similar solutions in NATO or equivalent restricted environments - Evidence of relevant experience is required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice, but well-known TAP manufacturers are likely to compete - Warranty and maintenance service details will be specified in the forthcoming RFP
Description
This solicitation is for the supply of Network Test Access Points (TAPs) and maintenance services. The contract is intended to establish an Outline Agreement for approximately 70 Network Taps over a five-year period, with a three-year base and a two-year extension option. The TAPs include copper and fiber network TAPs of various speeds and must allow copying traffic without packet loss, be fail-open, and not require internet access. Bidders must have prior experience with these solutions in NATO or equivalent restricted environments. Detailed requirements will be provided in the Request for Proposal scheduled for January 30, 2026.