NATO Request for Information: Next Generation (NG) Wireless (other than SATCOM) Services

Headquarters Supreme Allied Command Transformation (HQ SACT) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify future Next Generation (NG) Wireless (other than SATCOM) capabilities. The intention is to evaluate what could be immediately available, the art-of-the-possible, and state-of-the-art with respect to systems, products, services, technologies, and methodologies pertaining to NG Wireless. This RFI does not constitute a commitment to issue a future request for proposal (RFP).

The purpose of this request is to involve industry in an examination of Alliance-wide current and future capabilities related to NG Wireless. Further, respondents are advised that HQ SACT will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding to this RFI. The costs for responding to this RFI shall be borne solely by the responding party. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any subsequent RFP if issued in the future.

All information shared with HQ SACT might be shared with contracted third parties in order to support the capability development process as needed. Provision of data, or lack of, will not prejudice any respondent in the event of a competitive bidding process later on. This is a RFI only. The purpose of this RFI is to involve industry in an examination of Alliance-wide future capabilities related to NG Wireless with a focus on related systems, products, services, technology, methodologies, and engineering practices.

HQ SACT has not made a commitment to procure any of the items described herein, and release of this RFI shall not be construed as such a commitment, nor as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement will be required or sought. It is emphasized that this is a RFI, and not a RFP of any kind. Do NOT submit your RFI questions/responses to the Department of Commerce. All requests for clarifications, questions, and responses to this RFI must be sent via email to all Points of Contact indicated in the RFI.

Individual emails will not be accepted and should not be sent. Contracting and Technical POCs must be included in any correspondence. HQ SACT’s reference for this RFI is RFI-ACT-SACT-25-25 and all correspondence and submissions concerning this matter should reference this number. Due date for questions: 16 April 2025, 9:00 am (ET) Due date for submission of RFI responses: 14 May 2025, 9:00 am (ET) Your participation in this RFI is greatly appreciated.