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NATO Improved Link Eleven In-Service Support

U.S. Department of Defense
Updated Jun 4, 2026 · 20:16 UTC
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This is a Presolicitation notice.

The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.

The Navy needs a small business to provide in-service support for NATO Improved Link Eleven.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need? The Navy needs a small business to provide in-service support for NATO Improved Link Eleven, a system used by NATO nations for secure communication.
  • What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract with a base year and option years. The notice doesn't say how many option years.
  • How will they pick the winner? The Navy will evaluate proposals based on the best-value tradeoff between price and technical merit.
  • When and how do you bid? Proposals are due on July 6, 2026, and must be submitted through SAM.gov.

Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.

Who can apply

  • Any certified small business may apply.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
  • Review the solicitation document and ensure you understand the requirements.
  • Contact the contracting officer to confirm the solicitation details.

Primary point of contact

Name
Danica Sablad
Email
danica.r.sablad.civ@us.navy.mil

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