Deadline Date:
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Requirement Title: Delivery of LOGFAS training
Location of Performance:
Oerias (Portugal), MTTs (Mobile Training Teams), offsite (Within Europe)
Cost Not to Exceed:
2025 BASE: NTE 4,653 EUR
2025 OPTIONAL: NTE 7,434 ( Split per individual courses as per paragraph 4.2) EUR
2026, 2027, 2028 OPTIONAL
Period of Performance:
2025: 1 October 2025
Required Security Clearance:
NATO SECRET
Please do NOT
apply for any NATO contract positions unless you meet ALL the following criteria:
- Current National or NATO SECRET clearance
- Nationality of one of the NATO member countries
- Current work visa for the specific location if applying for an in-country position
Any applications that do NOT meet all the above - and do not CLEARLY show these on the CV - will be deleted.
Introduction:
- The NATO Communications and Information Academy (NCI Academy) located in Oeiras, Portugal currently delivers NATO technical and operational training on a variety of hardware and software systems. In the light of these activities, the NCI Academy is looking to outsource the delivery of LOGFAS Fundamental and Data
Operator training, and to provide SME support to NATO and National HQ as required. The contractor shall make available personnel capable of providing the services specified in this Statement of Work (SoW). The intent is to obtain the services of appropriate subject matter experts who can deliver training and update training materials. - The work shall involve LOGFAS Fundamental and Data Operator training delivery, iterations management, and LOGFAS operational mentoring to customers from the NATO Command Structure, NATO Force Structure, NATO member MODs, and Partner Nations. Course iterations delivery shall be conducted at the NCI Academy in Oeiras, Portugal and optionally at any of the NATO or National locations including North America.
The main objectives of this statement of work can be summarized as follows:
- Successful delivery of LOGFAS training iterations at the NCI Academy in Oeiras or as a Mobile Training Team (MTT).
Training Courses
The training delivery shall be carried out at the NCI Academy in Oeiras location or at NATO and National Headquarters including Germany (various locations) as well as additional locations within Europe, following demand with the host authority providing the training environment.
The LOGFAS course covered under this agreement includes the following courses (which includes the supporting Course Control Documentation, course schedules, training materials, and assessments) as defined in the NCI Academy Catalogue.
LOGFAS iterations management
Liaise with other instructors and students to ensure smooth course execution. Prepare iteration related documentations and act as a POC for any issue related to the LOGFAS iterations.
Training Material update:
LOGFAS training materials (lesson plans, and PowerPoint presentations) shall be delivered by the LOGFAS Section Head, NCI Academy with the release of new versions/updates. Additional content shall be developed to cover new functionalities or operational procedures introduced with these updates.
LOGFAS Course adaptation:
Review course content to ensure it aligns with significant changes in the Performance Objectives, as well as the Enabling and Learning Objectives. This may necessitate a major reorganization of course modules and the associated lesson schedule including a review of the Course Control Documents.
LOGFAS Mentoring:
LOGFAS Mentoring shall be provided at the NCI Academy in Oeiras location or at NATO and National Headquarters including Germany (various locations) as well as additional locations within Europe, following demand. The contractor shall provide mentoring for LOGFAS Fundamental and Data Operator tools using the following
Modules: LOGFAS Connection Manager (LCM), Geographic Manager (GeoMan) and LOGFAS Data Manager (LDM) as indicated by the designated task leader.
Each mentoring iteration shall include preparation, coordination, delivery, and an end-of-activity report on the conduct, results, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
Practical Arrangements:
- The services provided shall be conducted at the NCI Academy in Oeiras and NATO or National customer's locations including Germany (various locations) as well as additional locations within Europe, following demand, in a Mobile Training Team (MTT) format. Any travel under this Contract requires the prior coordination with and approval of the Academy Branch Head.
- The contractor shall provide services under the direction and guidance of the Section Head or their designated representative.
- The NCI Academy will provide the service contractor with access to the Academy facilities, learning environment and business tools as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
This work requires a LOGFAS instructor with the following qualifications and experience:
- The candidate has a NATO SECRET security clearance, provided by the national security organization valid at the time of submission of the bid and covering the period of the contract.
- Fluent in English and must be able to read and write technical and user documentation.
- 3 years experience in delivery of LOGFAS Fundamental and Data Operator Courses.
- 5 years experience in update and creating training content.
- Knowledge and experience of working with NCI Agency.
- Knowledge and experience of working with the NCI Academy.
- NATO CIS Technical Instructor or equivalent qualification.
- Knowledge of modern education technologies (e.g. electronic whiteboards, training videos) and authoring tools.
- Knowledge and experience with NATO Command Structure and NATO Force Structure.
- 5 years experience working in an International environment with Military and Civilian elements.
Level 3 English language skills according to NATO STANAG 6001: Listening (3); Speaking (3); Reading (3); and Writing (3) or according to Common European Framework of Reference for Language level B2-C1/Upper Intermediate-Advanced level).