Requirement: Delivery of LOGFAS training at multiple locations and maintenance updates to associated training materials
Location: On-Site in NCI Academy Oeiras (PRT) and other NATO and National Facilities
Cost Not to Exceed: 2027 BASE NTE : 134,685 EUR
Period of Performance: BASE 2027: 04 January (Tentative) 2027- 31 December 2027
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
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 Logistic Functional Area Services (LOGFAS) training, as well as the development of maintenance updates of the training materials. 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 LOGFAS subject matter experts who can deliver training and update training materials.
The work shall involve LOGFAS training delivery to customers from the NATO Command Structure, NATO Force Structure, NATO member MODs, and Partners-for-Peace units and shall be conducted at the NCI Academy in Oeiras, as well as Mobile Training Team (MTT) in any of the NATO or national locations.
Objective
The main objectives of this statement of work can be summarized as follows:
- Successful delivery of LOGFAS training iterations as a Mobile Training Team (MTT) or at the NCI Academy in Oeiras.
- Successful adaptation and updating of LOGFAS training material in accordance with the latest version of LOGFAS system updates available remotely.
Scope of Work
Course Delivery
The training iteration preparation and delivery shall be carried out at the NCI Academy Oeiras location, and at NATO and National Headquarters, with the host authority providing the training environment and access to the LOGFAS application.
Each course delivery iteration shall include preparation and coordination, course delivery and end of training report on the course conduct, results, and recommendations for continuous improvement of the course.
- Preparation - Review training package, perform minor updates on courseware, and validate the training environment, accounts, access and exercises before delivery.
- Training delivery - Deliver the agreed training, including theoretical content, demonstrations and practical exercises, and support participants during the session.
- Completion and feedback - Complete agreed assessments, collect participant feedback and provide attendance/results and a short training completion report.
Routine training material maintenance required to support course delivery is included in the Course Delivery iteration price. Major course adaptations, structural changes to the training package or development of new training content will be performed by Academy staff and are outside the scope of the standard course preparation.
During their initial contract, contractors may serve as assistant instructors, supporting training conducted by experienced instructors in order to acquire necessary skills and become familiar with the NCI Academy training standards.
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.
- Advanced knowledge of LOGFAS Version 10 or 11.
- LOGFAS Trainer course qualification for LOGFAS Fundamental and Data Operator, and with in-depth experience of LOGFAS course delivery.
- Deep knowledge and experience of NATO's doctrine and standards relevant to Logistics.
- Knowledge and experience with NATO Command Structure and NATO Force Structure.
- Experience with development of technical documentation, training materials and instructional aids.
- Experience working in an International environment with Military and Civilian elements.
- 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 Reference for Language level B2-C1/Upper Intermediate-Advanced level)
