Spektrum Group

• Provide essential C3 capability deliverance and CIS services to NATO • Develop and maintain high performance-engaged workforce

• Updated, maintained, and release-ready NIRIS software baseline aligned with supported Java LTS releases. • Developed, updated, or maintained unit tests and automated tests to verify implemented software changes. • Updated and enhanced NIRIS logging functionality delivered in accordance with agreed requirements, assigned work items, technical guidance, and project priorities. • Updated, maintained, and improved NIRIS interface and interoperability-related software components. • Updated NIRIS software documentation set reflecting implemented software changes, configuration changes, interface updates, test support functionality, release related updates, and operational impacts.

• Build a Proof of Concept (POC) environment based on a single Entra ID Identity Provider to a number of MFA technologies as MFA brokers. • Test and document POC applications against a set test criterion. • Build and test security logging with the security department. • Document Service delivery requirements and support documentation. • Work with Quality teams to align test strategy and test acceptance.

• Updated and maintained JTS/FAST test case baseline. • Updated JTS/FAST automated test suite. • JTS/FAST regression and release verification package. • JTS/FAST defect verification, test documentation, and improvement package.

• D1- Updated, maintained, and release-ready NIRIS software baseline aligned with supported Java LTS releases. • D2- NIRIS unit and automated test updates. • D3- NIRIS logging and troubleshooting improvements. • D4- Updated NIRIS interface and interoperability support. • D5- Updated NIRIS software documentation set.

• Deliverable 1: Mock-up of COMS NR/NS environment on the NATO Software Factory • Deliverable 2: Identification and documentation of the COMS requirements • Deliverable 3: Creation of a video demonstrating the identified requirements in D2 • Deliverable 4: Demonstration of the COMS mock-up environment

• NGN Architecture Development • 5G White Paper Development on the selected topics • 5G Readiness Survey and Military Readiness Assessment Update • Network Management and Cyber Defense (NMCD) Review • Advanced IP Management Experimentation (OPTION). • Deliverables base period: • D1- Project Kick-off and Requirements Analysis • D2- NGN Architecture Development Phase 1 • D3- Network Management and Cyber Defense (NMCD) Review • D4- NGN Architecture Development Phase 2 • D5- 5G White Paper Development • D6- 5G Readiness Assessment • D7- Final Reports submitted • Deliverables option period: • D1- Network Management and Cyber Defense (NMCD) – Advanced IP Management Experiment Design • D7- Network Management and Cyber Defense (NMCD) – Advanced IP Management Experiment Pilot

• Support the preparation of a new release of the JChat Java Client • Support the preparation of a new release of the JChat Web Client • Support the preparation of a new release of the JChat Openfire Server • Support the preparation of a new release of the M-Link server for JChat • Represent the JChat team in test events • Maintain the development pipeline • Participate in Scrum meetings. Estimated per developer at 2.5 hours of standup per two-week development activity, four hours of refinement per two-week development activity, four hours of review per two-week development activity, a retrospective meeting and planning meeting per two-week development activity • Under this work package the contractors of the supplier will support the development of a new version of the JChat Java client software following the Scrum methodology based on a backlog of tickets that is maintained in JIRA by the Purchaser. • All activities for the preparation of the release, e.g. development, documenting, testing and reviewing, release building will be expressed as tickets with Story Points (SP) under this work package. • Under this work package the contractors of the supplier will support the development of a new version of the JChat web client software following the Scrum methodology based on a backlog of tickets that is maintained in JIRA by the Purchaser. • All activities for the preparation of the release, e.g. development, documenting, testing and reviewing, release building will be expressed as tickets with Story Points (SP) under this work package. • Under this work package the contractors of the supplier will support the development of a new version of the JChat Openfire software following the Scrum methodology based on a backlog of tickets that is maintained in JIRA by the Purchaser. • All activities for the preparation of the release, e.g. development, documenting, testing and reviewing, release building will be expressed as tickets with Story Points (SP) under this work package. • Under this work package the contractors of the supplier will test and integrate a new version of the JChat M-Link server software following the Scrum methodology based on a backlog of tickets that is maintained in JIRA by the Purchaser. • All activities for the preparation of the release, e.g. development, documenting, testing and reviewing, release building will be expressed as tickets with Story Points (SP) under this work package. • Under this work package at least one of the contractors of the supplier will represent the JChat team during the CWIX IPC event and the INTEND event. • Under this work package the contractors of the supplier will maintain and implement changes to the development pipeline (tool chain) for the JChat products following the Scrum methodology based on a backlog of tickets that is maintained in JIRA by the Purchaser.

• Support onboarding of users into applications, including account creation, permissions management, and initial troubleshooting. • Provide first-line helpdesk support by email, phone, and ticketing systems, escalating issues to product or development teams when required. • Review and assist in maintaining user documentation for applications, ensuring clarity and accuracy. • Identify, document, and escalate bugs or recurring issues to the respective product teams. • Maintain knowledge entries in Information & Knowledge Management (IKM) tools, ensuring lessons learned and troubleshooting procedures are recorded and accessible. • Monitor application performance and availability using existing tools, escalating incidents as necessary. • Identify potential improvements to applications and provide user feedback to product and development teams. • Deliver short training sessions, user guides, and onboarding material to support end users. • Maintain an awareness of cybersecurity best practices and assist in preventing unauthorized access or data loss incidents. • Perform additional tasks as required by the COTR related to application support.

• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality code implementing new features/user stories • Improving existing functionality (refactoring, optimizations) • Use version control (Git) properly and apply branching strategies in use • Writing automated unit/integration tests • Following coding standards and architectural patterns and ensure code meets quality gates (linting, tests, coverage thresholds) • Participate in code reviews • Assist QA when needed • Prepare and support test events with users and stakeholders • Develop, and deliver high-quality code fixing software bugs and performance issues • Develop and maintain documentation needed for team usage • API/interface definitions • README / usage instructions • Architecture notes for complex changes • How-to and wiki documents for new technical changes, tools or packages introduced • Participate in planning meetings, daily status update meetings, and other meetings, via electronic means using conference call capabilities, according to NCIA instructions. • Participate in workshops, events and conferences related to the supported services, as requested by the NCIA project team. • Provide a consolidated monthly report in the form of a completed Delivery Acceptance Sheet (DAS) (Annex B), with traceability to planned scope and annotating the deliverables produced for the projects and activities supported, signed by the individual contractor personnel.