Using the BOA

How to Use This BOA

An eligible purchaser has the option of using its own contracting office to place a purchase order against the SAIC NATO BOA or using NC3A as its contracting agent. To place a purchase order, follow these five simple steps:

1. Define services and/or products to be provided in a Statement of Work (SOW).
2. Send SOW and funding authorization to contracting office (your own or NC3A).
3. Assist contracting office in evaluating contractor response(s) to request for proposal (RFP) or request for quotation (RFQ), as required.
4. Review final purchase order with contracting office.
5. Finalize transfer of funds to office that will pay invoice(s).

Who Can Use the BOA?

The following agencies and organizations are eligible to use the NATO BOA:

• NATO Agencies
• Government Agencies of NATO Member Countries
• Government Agencies of Partnership for Peace Member Countries
• Contractors performing work for NATO or eligible Government Agency