The contract was awarded to Leidos following a competitive bidding process under a novel sourcing approach that allowed NCIA to complete source selection in about half the time typically required for a project of this scale and complexity. As a result, NATO will reap the benefits of improved security, modernized technology and systems, and heightened resilience at a faster rate.
Leidos leads a transatlantic industry consortium that includes CGI, Leonardo, and Thales.
“This contract is a cornerstone of our IT modernization efforts and demonstrates the strength of NATO’s industry partnerships, which are essential to ensuring our digital infrastructure remains resilient and future-ready,” said Ludwig Decamps, NCIA General Manager.
“This project reflects our long-standing commitment to NATO, leveraging innovative solutions aimed at delivering secure, mission-ready capabilities designed to adapt with operational needs,” said Steve Hull, Leidos Digital Modernization Sector President. “It also creates new opportunities for integrated collaboration across trans-Atlantic defence networks, helping NATO teams stay securely connected and able to share critical information with greater speed, agility, and assurance.”
Ensuring that NATO’s information and communication infrastructure remains stable, reliable and resilient, is a pillar of NCIA’s mission. By partnering with leading industry NCIA can deliver the most advanced technology and latest innovation to protect NATO in an increasingly contested information environment.