2026-0146 Delivery of NCOP Training (NS) PORTUGAL - 2 Nov

Deadline Date: Monday 2 November 2026
 
Requirement: Delivery of NCOP training at multiple locations and maintenance updates to associated training materials
 
Location: NCI Academy Oeiras, PORTUGAL
 
On-Site: Yes and at other NATO and National Facilities
 
Cost Not to Exceed: 2027 BASE NTE: €70,200
 
Required Start Date: 01 January (Tentative) 2027
 
End Contract Date: 31 December 2027 (for Base period)
 
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET
 
Special Terms and Conditions: Due to the multinational aspect of NATO, part of the services in this SoW shall be delivered during national public holidays at the respective locations of performance.
 
Objective: 
The main objectives of this statement of work can be summarized as follows:

• Successful delivery of NCOP training iterations at the NCI Academy in Oeiras and at Mobile Training Team events
• NCOP Technical System Administration installations and maintenance as required toward consolidation and execution of NCOP Increment 2 Base Line 2 and the MDO domain on the Academy Training Network.

Scope of Work:

• Course Delivery
• Train the Trainer course participation
• System Administration installation and maintenance on Academy Training Network

Constraints:
 

• All activities shall be performed in accordance with NATO and NCIA standards, policies, security directives and procedures.
• The Contractor shall not perform activities outside the defined scope without prior authorisation from the Purchaser.
• All artefacts shall be stored in approved tools.

Security:
The security classification of the service will be up to NATO SECRET. The contractor providing the services under this SOW is required to hold a valid NATO SECRET security clearance.
 
Requirement:
 
Qualifications:
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
These services require an NCOP instructor with the following qualifications and experience:
 

• The candidate has a NATO SECRET security clearance, provided by the nationalsecurity organization valid at the time of submission of the bid and covering the periodof the contract
• Fluent in English and must be able to read and write technical and user documentation(see Section 12 below).
• Advanced knowledge of NCOP Increment 2 system (at least 3 years), including NCOP
  course qualification up to COP MANAGER in the NCOP training path and with in-depth experience of NCOP course delivery plus NCOP System Administration
• Deep knowledge and experience of NATO's doctrine and standards relevant toCommon Operations
• NATO CIS Technical Instructor or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge and experience with NATO Command Structure and NATO ForceStructure
• Experience with development of technical documentation, training materials andinstructional aids
• Experience working in an international environment with Military and Civilian elements.

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Knowledge and experience with NCI Agency
• Knowledge and experience with the NCI Academy
• NATO CIS technical Course Developer or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of and experience with other existing NATO C2 and Functional Services(MCCIS, Core GIS, INTEL FS, etc.)

Language Proficiency: 
Level 3 English language skills according to NATO STANAG 6001: Listening (3); Speaking(2); Reading (3); and Writing (2) or according to Common European Framework of Referencefor Language level B2-C1/Upper Intermediate-Advanced level)