Allied Command Operations Acquisition Management

Welcome to the Allied Command Operations (ACO) Acquisition Management website.

On this site you can find useful information on how to do business with ACO. The site also provides information about current and/or future ACO business opportunities.

Commodities and services are in principle procured through International Competitive Bidding (ICB) and/or Simplified Procurement procedures, in accordance with the Bi-SC Command Procurement Directive 060-070.

Firms interested in becoming a potential candidate for source selection are strongly encouraged to complete the Vendor Registration Process.

Registration is required when the competitive process is conducted through use of the ACO electronic bidding portal.

All ACO Purchasing and Contracting personnel observes a "zero tolerance" policy and does not accept any type of gift or any offer of hospitality. Suppliers are therefore expected not to offer any gift or hospitality. Any item received from vendors, even of nominal value, will be returned to the vendor or donated to charity.

Disclaimer: "Only Contracting Officers can commit NATO. Accordingly, NATO will not pay any expense that has not been authorized, in writing, by a duly appointed/warranted Contracting Officer."

For any further information, please contact us.