Sofia, 15.Jun.2018

Ref.# NCIA/BOA/14801.

Kristanea has obtained today a signed and executed BOA (Basic Ordering Agreement) with NATO / NCI Agency. NCI Agency BOA Program is a procurement method used for Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) goods or services. It is aimed at fostering an environment which encourages the participation of qualified companies.

A BOA is a two-step contracting procedure. First, NCI Agency and the company establish a framework contract, specifying all basic contract provisions and signing a Preferred-customer declaration. Potential suppliers indicate a range of goods and services against which retail quantities can be ordered. A prerequisite to signing a BOA is that the National authorities issue a Declaration of Eligibility for the company.

Step 2 takes place when there is an actual BOA competition. At this point the Contracting Officer matches vendors’ offered categories to the requirements, and requests for quote (RFQs) are sent out to qualifying vendors.

The aim of this procurement procedure is to provide an accelerated and cost-effective acquisition method for COTS products and services, respecting the principle of non-discrimination.

BOA is also a high-level of recognition to any company that it follows the code of ethical business conduct and provides high level of quality of goods and services to its customers. Only a few companies per NATO member state have active BOA agreement at a time with NCI Agency. It is an honor Kristanea Ltd. to be one of them.