Authority Partners — Partnership Pitch (EN) Partnership Proposal: Basic AS × Authority Partners From: Alem Bašić, CEO — Basic AS To: Authority Partners Leadership Date: February 2026 Subject: Strategic Partnership for Norwegian Public Sector IT Tenders The Opportunity Norway's public sector spends billions annually on IT services through regulated procurement (Doffin/TED). Right now, we're tracking active tenders worth 7M+ NOK from clients like Statnett SF , DFØ , and GKI Grenland — all requiring experienced software development teams. The problem: These tenders require a Norwegian legal entity, local market knowledge, and the ability to deliver enterprise-grade software with experienced developers. The solution: Basic AS has the Norwegian presence, tender pipeline, and proven project management. Authority Partners has the engineering talent, enterprise track record, and Microsoft ecosystem expertise. Together, we win contracts neither could alone. Who We Are Basic AS (Norway) Full-service digital consulting and delivery — part of ALAI Group Streamlined operations — efficient project management, QA, delivery processes Norwegian entity (AS), based near Oslo Active tender pipeline — systematic monitoring of Doffin/TED with scoring methodology Tech stack: React, Next.js, Node.js, Python, Java, Azure/AWS/GCP Leadership: Alem Bašić (CEO) — Bosnian-Norwegian, fluent in both markets Authority Partners (Bosnia & Herzegovina / USA) 27+ years of technology consulting and custom software development 300+ consultants across 5 continents Microsoft Azure Partner (Award winner 2018) Tech stack: .NET, C#, Azure, Java, SharePoint, SQL Server Enterprise clients across multiple industries 8x Most Attractive Employer in BiH — proven talent retention HQ: Irvine, California / Sarajevo, Bosnia Why This Partnership Works Basic AS Brings Authority Partners Brings Norwegian legal entity (required for tenders) 300+ experienced developers ready to deploy Active tender pipeline (Doffin/TED scanning) 27 years enterprise delivery track record Norwegian market knowledge & language Microsoft Azure partnership & certification Proven project management & QA methodology .NET / Azure / SharePoint deep expertise Client relationships in Norway Proven delivery in regulated industries Competitive pricing through operational efficiency Scalable team capacity (5-50+ developers) Key synergy: Most Norwegian public sector runs on Microsoft stack (.NET, Azure, SharePoint). AP is a certified Microsoft partner with deep expertise exactly where the market demands it. First Target: Statnett SF We have an active tender that's a perfect fit for our combined capabilities: Detail Value Client Statnett SF (Norwegian national grid operator, state-owned) Project New IT solution for governing documents, guidelines and requirements Value 7,000,000 NOK (excl. VAT) Duration 3 years + up to 5 renewals (potentially 8 years) Deadline May 4, 2026 Remote Yes — no on-site requirement English Accepted — Norwegian not mandatory CPV 72000000 (IT services: consulting, software development) TED Notice 36107-2026 Why we win this together: Document management systems = AP's core competency (SharePoint, .NET) Basic AS provides Norwegian entity + tender submission + project management AP provides senior developers who've built enterprise document systems Remote-OK means Sarajevo team delivers directly 3-8 year contract = stable, recurring revenue for both sides Proposed Partnership Model Structure Basic AS is the prime contractor (Norwegian entity required by procurement law, part of ALAI Group) Authority Partners Inc. (US entity) is the named subcontractor / delivery partner Revenue split negotiated per project (suggested starting point: 60/40 or 70/30 depending on AP team allocation) Basic AS Handles Tender identification, scoring, and submission Compliance documentation (Norwegian regulatory) Client communication and relationship management Project management and delivery oversight Rigorous QA and validation processes Invoicing and Norwegian MVA/tax compliance Authority Partners Handles Software architecture and technical design Development team allocation (senior developers) Code delivery and technical documentation Microsoft ecosystem integration Performance and security testing Governance Joint steering committee (monthly) Shared project tracking Dedicated AP team lead per project SLA-based delivery commitments Legal & Procurement Structure Norwegian public procurement follows EU/EEA directives. Since Bosnia and Herzegovina is not a member of the EU, EEA, or the WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), the formal contracting structure matters. Recommended structure: Statnett SF → Basic AS (Norway/EEA) → Authority Partners Inc. (USA/GPA) → AP delivery team Basic AS (Norwegian entity) is the prime contractor — fully compliant as an EEA company Authority Partners Inc. (US entity, Irvine CA) is the named subcontractor — the USA is a GPA signatory, giving AP full rights under Norwegian procurement law AP's development team operates from Sarajevo — this is AP's internal staffing decision, not a procurement concern Remote delivery is accepted by Statnett, so physical location of developers is not restrictive This structure ensures full compliance with Norwegian procurement regulations (Anskaffelsesloven) while leveraging AP's Sarajevo-based talent pool. Note: We recommend that Authority Partners Inc. (US) is the formal subcontractor entity on the tender submission, rather than Authority Partners d.o.o. (BiH). The Numbers Conservative (Year 1): 2-3 won tenders Total contract value: 10-20M NOK Multi-year contracts with renewals Growth (Year 2+): Framework agreements with Norwegian public entities Annual pipeline: 20-50M NOK Dedicated AP team of 10-20 for Norwegian market Why Now Norway's public sector is digitizing fast — IT spending at record levels Bosnia has the talent — AP's Sarajevo center has 290+ developers at competitive rates Remote is the norm — Norwegian public sector accepts distributed teams post-COVID Our processes give us a delivery edge — Basic AS operational efficiency means faster, cheaper, higher quality First-mover advantage — few BiH companies have direct Norwegian market access through a local entity We have a live tender NOW — Statnett deadline is May 4, enough time for a quality joint bid Proposed Next Steps Introductory call — 30 min, Alem (Basic AS) + AP leadership Statnett tender review — joint evaluation and go/no-go MoU signing — non-binding partnership framework Joint bid submission — Statnett, deadline May 4, 2026 Contact Alem Bašić Founder & CEO, Basic AS Email: alem@alai.no Phone: +47 40 47 42 51 *ALAI Holding AS — We build digital. 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