#NC25SED185194 - ADatP-5658 Conformance Criteria and Test Reference System - Closed
Deadline: January 18, 2026
Requester: NATO
Location: The Hague, Netherlands
Job type: Contractor
Start date: February, 2026
Security clearance: NATO SECRET
SCOPE OF WORK / DUTIES / ROLES
Comprehensive Conformance Criteria Amendment Report: A comprehensive report detailing the conformance criteria
proposed for amendments, including specific change recommendations and their justifications. The report shall also provide recommendations for any potential additions or removals of conformance criteria;
proposed for amendments, including specific change recommendations and their justifications. The report shall also provide recommendations for any potential additions or removals of conformance criteria;
Conformance Criteria Traceability Matrix: A structured traceability matrix that maps all proposed changes, additions, or removals of conformance criteria to their corresponding sections within the standard;
Updated ADatP-5658 Conformance Criteria: An updated version of the ADatP-5658 conformance criteria that incorporates all approved amendments and newly defined criteria, presented in the agreed-upon format;
ADatP-5658 Application Scenario Analysis Report: An analysis report describing the range of intended application
scenarios for ADatP-5658, with a particular focus on the types of interactions the standard enables or requires with other systems;
scenarios for ADatP-5658, with a particular focus on the types of interactions the standard enables or requires with other systems;
ADatP-5658 Test Reference System Design Specification: A detailed design specification document describing the
architecture, components, interfaces, and operational workflow of the ADatP-5658 test reference system;
architecture, components, interfaces, and operational workflow of the ADatP-5658 test reference system;
ADatP-5658 Test System Functional Prototype: A functional prototype of the ADatP-5658 test system, capable of executing interoperability tests with other capabilities across all intended ADatP-5658 use cases during CWIX 2026;
Future Enhancements and Scalability Recommendations: A set of recommendations outlining potential future
enhancements and scalability considerations to support the development of the non-prototype version of the ADatP-5658 test reference components;
enhancements and scalability considerations to support the development of the non-prototype version of the ADatP-5658 test reference components;
ADatP-5658 Test Reference Components Design Specification: A detailed design specification document describing the architecture, components, interfaces, and operational workflow of the ADatP-5658 test reference components, including the integration approach with the NCIA ASB INSPECT platform;
ADatP-5658 Test Reference Components Functional Implementations: Functional implementations of the ADatP-5658 test reference components, capable of executing conformance tests across all identified intended use cases and operable under the management of the NCIA ASB INSPECT platform;
ADatP-5658 Conformance Test Samples: A set of ADatP-5658 conformance test samples designed to validate the test reference components across all identified intended use cases, including tests that verify integration with the NCIA ASB INSPECT platform;
ADatP-5658 Test Reference Architecture & Workflow Presentation: A set of slides describing the architecture and operational workflow of both the ADatP-5658 test reference components and the overall test reference system;
Support for ADatP-5658 Test Environment Setup and Troubleshooting: Support to NCIA in all test environment setup activities related to the ADatP-5658 test reference components and test reference system, including assistance with troubleshooting and resolving any issues that arise;
Operation of the ADatP-5658 Test Reference System During CWIX: Operation of the ADatP-5658 test reference system to support the execution of interoperability tests throughout the CWIX execution phase;
CWIX Online and On-Site Support Availability: Ensure availability to provide online support during the CWIX conferences and execution phase and deliver on-site support at the CWIX location if requested;
Comprehensive ADatP-5658 Documentation Set: An up-to-date documentation set encompassing all produced deliverables, including architecture diagrams, workflow charts, user guides, and other relevant reference materials, provided in the format requested by the NCIA POC;
Revised and Upgraded Deliverables Set: A set of revised and upgraded deliverables that incorporate all approved changes, enhancements, and new functional or technical requirements;
Complete Conformance Criteria Definition: A fully defined and comprehensive set of conformance criteria for the requested standards;
Design and Implementation of Test Reference Components: Design and implementation of test reference components compatible with the NCIA ASB INSPECT platform, enabling the execution of conformance tests for the requested standards;
Implemented Conformance Test Suites: Implemented conformance test suites derived from the defined conformance criteria of the selected standards, executable through the provided test reference components;
Technical Documentation for Standard Artefacts: Technical documentation that supports the understanding, use,
and future maintenance of all developed standard artefacts;
and future maintenance of all developed standard artefacts;
Advisory Support for Standard Artefact Design and Development: Expert advice on the design and future development of standard artefacts, providing guidance to ensure alignment with project objectives, best practices, and long-term sustainability;
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- At least 5 years’ experience in the development of software;
- Demonstrable knowledge of programming or scripting languages (knowledge of Robot Framework and Python would be desirable);
- Demonstrable knowledge of Docker or Podman;
- Demonstrable experience in building and running Linux-based containers;
- Demonstrable experience in defining conformance criteria for software-based standards. In the absence of such experience, proven expertise in writing acceptance criteria for software projects may be considered;
- Demonstrable knowledge of NATO digital standards (knowledge of ADatP 5658 standard would be desirable);
- Ability to communicate in English with clarity, coherence, conciseness and engagement, both orally and in writing.
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