Persistent Systems Awarded Basic Ordering Agreement by NATO Communications and Information Agency

Persistent Systems, LLC (“Persistent”), a leader in mobile ad hoc network (MANET) technology, announced that it has been added to a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) from the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA).

This milestone allows Persistent to directly accept orders from NATO and Partnership for Peace (PfP) nations—removing barriers to access and expediting the procurement of the company’s Wave Relay® MANET products and services.

“In partnership with our International Resellers, Persistent is expanding our contract mechanisms available to support our Allies,” said Brian Spurlock, Vice President of Growth and Strategy at Persistent Systems. “With our addition to the BOA, NATO customers have a new path to procure our American-made technology—and tap into our training and engineering expertise to unlock the full capabilities of the Wave Relay® network.”

A BOA is a pre-negotiated framework agreement that defines terms and conditions for future orders, streamlining acquisition and delivery. Persistent is the only MANET company currently holding such an agreement with NCIA.

Persistent’s international sales have more than doubled in the past two years, driven by growing global demand for secure, resilient, and scalable communications. With geopolitical threats on the rise, this agreement enables NATO and PfP partners to more rapidly procure a proven solution.

Persistent’s Wave Relay® MANET technology is already fielded across Europe:

• In March, the company announced contracts totaling $29 million to supply MPU5 handheld MANET radios and tower-mounted antennas to several Baltic Sea nations.
• During the 2024 Summer Olympics, French authorities employed the network for maritime domain awareness in Marseilles—supporting sailing events and securing the Olympic Torch arrival.
• In 2023, the UK Royal Marines deployed over 1,000 MPU5 radios as part of the Future Commando Force modernization initiative.

“This Basic Ordering Agreement opens new doors for Persistent Systems across Europe,” said Eve Shapiro, Vice President of International Sales at Persistent Systems. “It streamlines the path for NATO and PfP nations to access our Wave Relay® MANET technology—enabling faster deployments, closer collaboration, and enhanced mission success for our international partners.”

Acquiring a NATO BOA reinforces Persistent’s long-standing commitment to supporting its customers with an unmatched end-user experience—beginning with the first inquiry and continuing through delivery, training, and ongoing support.

Eligible NATO and Partnership for Peace nations can procure Persistent Systems technology through this BOA by contacting their national procurement authorities and referencing BOA number 42511081.