Headquarteres Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a baseline assessment of China’s current approach to developing its military. The initial baseline analysis will need to take into account the complexities of today’s geopolitical environment.

To be eligible to participate in the bidding process, U.S. bidders must 1) have professional operations in the United States, 2) work in the required field of study, 3) have performed contracts of the size, cost, and scope as described in the RFP, and 4) include only personnel on this requirement who are citizens of a NATO member nation.

Detailed instructions regarding the preparation, submission, and evaluation of proposals are provided in the RFP.

Do NOT submit your proposal to the Department of Commerce. Submit your proposal via email to the email addresses provided in the RFP. Bids are due no later than no later than 9:00 am on 22 May 2023. No bids shall be accepted after this time and date. No hard copy proposals will be accepted.

This is a Firm Fixed Price deliverables contract in accordance with the HQ SACT General Terms and Conditions. Contract Award is contingent upon funding availability. Partial bidding is not allowed.

The contract awarded shall be effective upon date of award.

Period of Performance: on or about 30 May 2023 – 30 Sep 2023