2025 - 0333 Implementation Of Space Threats Operational Response (NS) - MON 3 Nov

Space Threats Operational Response (THOR) Initiative Support

The NATO Combined Force Space Component Command (CFSpCC) is seeking support in the development of the THOR initiative framework and related implementation through the development of playbooks and their integration in NATO plans. The NCIA Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Space Technology Adoption and Resilience (STAR) team is looking for a service that can provide foundational documents in support of THOR, with a specific focus towards the responsibilities of the CFSpCC.

Under the direction of the CFSpCC/S5 plans in coordination with CTO-STAR, the incumbent will provide the following deliverables within the scope of the THOR initiative:

• Provide subject matter expertise on current space policy including NATO, National, International, and commercial entities
• Integrate THOR Playbooks into NATO operations and plans
• Playbooks are triggered by an adversary event and include three elements: a defined response option, a relevant set of instructions and considerations to execute it, ways and means to access / orchestrate the necessary effects.
• Example of playbooks include but are not limited to: Offensive actions in Space; Offensive ground and space based actions affecting Space capabilities; Adversary's Space-enabled offensive actions
• Playbook development and operationalization - Threat Analysis, Response options to threat analysis, Response and effect prioritization, Technology identification
• Provide space operational planning and execution expertise regarding national and commercial space capabilities
• Support NATO Space Coordinators with planning and management of regional plans
• Coordinate with CFSpCC/S7 and act as operational planner for space training, operations, and exercises
• Develop local CFSpCC and NSpOC Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) based on THOR playbooks
• Develop CFSpCC and NSpOC guidance related to THOR and Space Plans
• Deliver reports summarizing space operational planning and execution expertise regarding national and commercial space capabilities related to THOR
• Provide inputs to NATO Space Coordinators with planning and management of regional plans
• Other appropriate duties as directed by the CFSpCC.

The services will be delivered in sprints. The content and scope of each sprint will be agreed during the sprint-planning meeting, in writing, based on the activities mentioned above.

The contractor is expected to work on-site at AIRCOM, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Remote work is possible with routine travel to NATO AIRCOM-CFSpCC, but has to be agreed by CFSpCC and NCIA.

The contractor will provide services during NCIA business hours for day-to-day tasking and supervision of personnel work assignments, subtask activity definitions, travel/TDY requirements, and work quality assurance, performance evaluation. Sign-off any given task will be the responsibility of the CTO, Head STAR at the NCI Agency.

The task order will be active immediately after signing of the contract by both parties. The BASE period of performance is 08 Dec 2025 (tentative start date) and will end no later than 31st Dec 2025. If the 2026, 2027 and 2028 options are exercised, the period of performance is 01 January until 31 December of that respective year.

Performance of the services described in this SOW requires a valid NATO SECRET security clearance.