# NATO Request for Information: Provision of Commercial IP Transport

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/rfi42603961

- Solicitation number: RFI-42603961
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was May 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of Commerce
- Agency: Bureau of Industry and Security
- Contracting office: Bureau of Industry and Security (n-BUREAUOFINDUSTRYANDSECURITY)
- NAICS: 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- Place of performance: BEL
- First posted: March 19, 2026
- Last posted: March 19, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/89efce56299341a897ec4d75a19eb23d/view

## Description

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified vendors and gather input on potential solutions to support the upcoming provision of a commercial IP Transport Service between NATO and the NATO nations. This RFI is issued for planning purposes only and is not a request for bids. The RFI is part of NCIA’s effort to ensure it has a clear understanding of the marketplace, available capabilities, and potential acquisition strategies.

Submission instructions and additional details can be found in the RFI (attached). Do NOT submit your RFI response to the Department of Commerce. Submission instructions and additional details can be found in the RFI. The NCIA reference for this RFI is RFI-42603961, and all correspondence concerning this matter should reference this number. The response deadline is 12:00 hours Central European Time (CET) on 16 May 2026. Your participation in this RFI is greatly appreciated.

## Publications

- March 19, 2026: Special notice, due May 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT. Notice 89efce56299341a897ec4d75a19eb23d. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/89efce56299341a897ec4d75a19eb23d/view

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Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/rfi42603961.