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

Solicitation: RFP-ACT-SACT-26-16-Part-B
Notice ID: ca213aa01f7c4b7e8598965c6a462277
TypeSpecial NoticeNAICS 541715DepartmentDepartment of CommerceAgencyBureau Of Industry And SecurityStateVAPostedMar 16, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDueApr 17, 2026, 01:00 PM UTCCloses in 32 days

Special Notice from BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY • COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: VA. Response deadline: Apr 17, 2026. Industry: NAICS 541715.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 541715 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 54.

12-month awarded value
$4,832,838,648
Sector total $5,863,314,717,577 • Share 0.1%
Live
Median
$404,198
P10–P90
$112,917$21,506,389
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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0.1%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+35371%($4,805,665,375)
Deal sizing
$404,198 median
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Place of performance
Norfolk, Virginia • 23551 United States
State: VA
Contracting office
Not listed

Applicable Wage Determinations

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Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
VA20260176 (Rev 1)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Virginia • Gloucester, Mathews
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ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation)
Base $40.77Fringe $20.17
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BOILERMAKER
Base $38.97Fringe $27.39
+30 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
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VA20260176 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Virginia • Gloucester, Mathews
Rate
ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation)
Base $40.77Fringe $20.17
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $38.97Fringe $27.39
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $22.44Fringe $10.23
+29 more occupation rates in this WD
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VA20260169 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Virginia • York
Rate
ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation)
Base $40.77Fringe $20.17
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $38.97Fringe $27.39
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $22.44Fringe $10.23
+29 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
VA20260002 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Virginia • Halifax
Rate
ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation)
Base $40.77Fringe $20.17
Rate
ELECTRICIAN
Base $37.95Fringe $25.95
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Bulldozer
Base $38.79Fringe $18.05
+8 more occupation rates in this WD
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VA20260010 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Virginia • Brunswick, Charlotte, Cumberland +7
Rate
ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation)
Base $40.77Fringe $20.17
Rate
ELECTRICIAN
Base $37.95Fringe $25.95
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Bulldozer
Base $38.79Fringe $18.05
+8 more occupation rates in this WD

Point of Contact

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Agency & Office

Department
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF
Agency
BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY
Subagency
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Office
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Contracting Office Address
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Description

Headquarters, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Force Lethality Enhancement eXtended (FLEX) Modelling and Simulation Study.

The current study will build upon the outcomes of the initial FLEX study conducted in 2025, which focused on identifying novel options to deliver NATO Defense Planning Process Capability Targets (CT) in whole or in part. The current study broadens the scope to include exploratory questions that look at the evolving operational problem sets that drive requirements and then CT. 

In lieu of a bidder’s conference, HQ SACT invites bidders to submit technical and contractual questions via email for clarification no later than 27 March 2026. All Contracting Officers listed on this RFP must receive such requests.

The proposal shall consist of two separate documents (Technical / Price) sent via e-mail as per the attached instructions. No hard copy proposals will be accepted. The e-mailed documents shall be received no later than 17 April 0900 hours, ET. No bids shall be accepted after this date and time. Please see attachment for more details.

This is a Firm Fixed Price Deliverables contract.

Period of Performance: 01 May – 31 July 2026

REQUIREMENT

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.

BIDDING DOCUMENTS 

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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