NATO Request for Information: Space Data Marketplace (SDM)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources and gather information regarding industry capabilities to support NATO’s Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space (APSS) Program. NCIA is exploring the operational and technical implications of a service/platform that would support NATO space procurements for APSS and NATO Space Situational Awareness (SSA).

The purpose of this RFI is to obtain input from industry to help inform the NCIA’s acquisition planning. Responses to this RFI will assist in refining requirements, identifying capabilities, and shaping the strategy for any future solicitation. This RFI is issued solely for informational purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB).

Responses are to be submitted no later than 18:00 hours CET on 08 September 2025. Do NOT submit your RFI responses to the Department of Commerce. Please submit your responses to the RFI Point of Contact, whose email is provided on page 5 of the RFI. This RFI is for planning and informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or obligation on the part of NCIA. NCIA does not intend to award a contract based on responses to this RFI.

Respondents are solely responsible for all costs incurred in responding to this RFI. NCIA will consider and analyze all information received from this RFI and may use these findings to develop a future solicitation. NCIA will consider all responses as confidential commercial information and will protect it as such. NCIA reserves the right, at any time, to cancel this RFI, partially or in its entirety.

No legal liability on the part of NCIA for payment of any sort shall arise, and in no event will a cause of action lie with any prospective participant for the recovery of any costs incurred in connection with the preparation of documentation or participation in response hereto. All effort initiated or undertaken by prospective RFI participants shall be done considering and accepting this fact. Your participation in this RFI is greatly appreciated.