How to bid on the Atalanti SATCOM antenna replacement for NCIA

What NCIA plans to buy

The NATO Communications and Information Agency plans to issue a solicitation for one new X-band SATCOM antenna, at least 11 meters in diameter, with a rigid, non-inflatable radome at the Atalanti SATCOM Ground Station in Greece.

The requirement covers the complete RF-head solution, including tracking, transmitting and receiving subsystems, associated site works, installation, integration, testing, commissioning, training and documentation. The goal is an operational system integrated with the existing site.

Dates and what happens next

U.S. firms must request a Department of Commerce Declaration of Eligibility and, if not already approved for NATO Competitive Procurement, submit the one-time application by November 12, 2026.

NCIA plans to distribute the solicitation on November 16, 2026. The bid closing is anticipated for January 18, 2027, and contract award is estimated for February 15, 2027. The stated bid closing date is anticipated, so check the solicitation for its confirmed deadline and submission instructions.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit a prime contractor with experience delivering and integrating large SATCOM antenna systems and associated infrastructure. The stated work includes RF equipment, radome, civil and electrical works, interfaces, site integration, testing and operational handover.

U.S. prime contractors must maintain a professionally active U.S. facility, be approved for NATO Competitive Procurement, receive a project-specific Declaration of Eligibility from the Department of Commerce, and register with NCIA’s Neo eProcurement tool.

How to access and respond

Open the opportunity through the portal’s “View original source” option. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click the option again to reach the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents.

For the eligibility step, submit the NCP application and supporting documents to the Department of Commerce using the application instructions. Include the project title or solicitation number, IFB-CO-424392-ARA, and the name and contact details of the company employee who should receive the bid documents. Register with NCIA’s Neo eProcurement tool, then follow the solicitation’s instructions when it is distributed. Include IFB-CO-424392-ARA in correspondence about the solicitation.

Prepare a complete, credible response

Start the eligibility process early: the NCP application requires a company resume or capability statement showing contracts completed as a prime contractor, plus an annual report or financial documents indicating compilation, review or audit by an independent CPA.

When the solicitation is available, map each requirement to a specific part of your response. Explain how your proposed system and work plan address X-band operation, automatic tracking, site interfaces, installation and commissioning, and required safety and monitoring functions.

Check that your plan accounts for the full delivery, including necessary cables, waveguides, connectors, interfaces and installation materials, as well as testing, training and as-built documentation. Confirm that your response follows the solicitation’s exact format and submission instructions.