NATO Request for Information: Provision of Augmentation SATCOM Services

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the availability of providing reserved capacity of commercial satellite communications solutions that can be rapidly activated upon short notice. The purpose of this RFI is to evaluate the potential conceptual solutions and business models that the commercial sector can provide and to determine appropriate contractual vehicles.

This RFI seeks to identify the most suitable service model characteristics to enable NATO the ability to leverage the commercial SATCOM benefits and preplaced market capabilities, without services being operated or owned by NATO. Respondents are requested to reply via the Questionnaire provided in the RFI.

Other supporting information and documentation of current and future commercial satellite communications solutions is also welcome (technical data sheets, marketing, brochures, non-binding catalogue price lists, descriptions of existing installations, etc.). The NCIA reference for the RFI is MS-CO-424244-SATCOM and all correspondence and submissions concerning this matter should reference this number. This is an RFI only. It is NOT a solicitation for proposals or a pre-solicitation notice.

Do NOT submit your RFI response to the Department of Commerce. The NCIA Point of Contact for your response is provided in the RFI. RFI responses are due to NCIA no later than 5:00 pm Brussels time on 11 June 2025. Any response to this RFI shall be provided on a voluntary basis. Responses to this RFI will help identifying firms eligible for any future procurement that may arise from this RFI.

Responses to this RFI, and any information provided within the context of this RFI, including but not limited to pricing, quantities, capabilities, functionalities, and requirements, will be considered as informational only and will not be construed as binding on NATO for any future acquisition. NCIA is not liable for any expenses incurred by firms in conjunction with their responses to this RFI, and this RFI shall not be regarded as a commitment of any kind concerning future procurement of the services described. Your participation in this RFI is greatly appreciated.