NATO Request for Information: NATO Enablement Support Services (ESS)

Headquarters Supreme Allied Command Transformation (HQ SACT) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to engage industry in facilitation of the Enablement Support Services (ESS) program. ESS will provide a coherent suite of functional tools for the NATO Logistics, Military Engineering, and Medical Support communities.

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 relating to command-and-control capabilities to effectively carry out multinational logistics, medical, and military engineering efforts through all phases of NATO operations. This RFI does not constitute a commitment to issue a future request for proposal (RFP).

The purpose of this request is to gather information in support of NATO’s ESS program. 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 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. 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-25-30 and all correspondence and submissions concerning this matter should reference this number. Due date for questions: 9:00 am EST 23 May 2025 Due date for submission of RFI responses: 9:00 am EST 20 June 25 Your participation in this RFI is greatly appreciated.