Summary
The NATO Communications and Information Agency intends to procure a modern, secure, interoperable mission-critical voice communication system based on the Astrid TETRA network to replace SHAPE’s aging VHF radio system. The project includes outdoor and critical-building indoor coverage, interoperability with Belgium’s Astrid TETRA network and the U.S. P25 system at Chievres Airbase, centralized cryptographic management, and five years of lifecycle support. This active special notice requires eligible U.S. prime contractors to obtain NATO Competitive Procurement approval and a Department of Commerce Declaration of Eligibility, with responses due August 18, 2026, while the formal solicitation is planned for distribution on August 21, 2026.