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NATO Request for Information: NATO Enterprise Internet and Cloud Access Services

ID: RFI-424264-ELISA-ICAS • Type: Special Notice

Description

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the operation and maintenance of NATO Enterprise internet and cloud access services. Th purpose of this RFI is to identify potential solutions, estimate of costs, and possible suppliers.

A Summary of the Requirements is set forth in the RFI. Respondents are requested to reply via the Questionnaire provided in the RFI. Other supporting information and documentation of current and future capability programs are also welcome (technical data sheets, marketing, brochures, non-binding catalogue price lists, etc.).

The NCIA reference for the RFI is RFI-424264-ELISA-ICAS and all correspondence and submissions concerning this matter should reference this number.

This is an RFI only. It is NOT a solicitation for proposals nor 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 06 June 2025 at 12:00 pm CET (Brussels Time).

Any response to this RFI shall be provided on a cost-free and voluntary basis. Not responding will not prejudice or cause the exclusion of companies from 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 indicative and informational only and will not be considered as binding on the participant or on NATO within the context of any future acquisition.

Your assistance in this RFI is greatly appreciated.

Background
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) is seeking assistance from NATO Nations and their industry partners to identify a partner for the operation and maintenance of NATO Enterprise Internet and cloud access services.

The NCIA, established on July 1, 2012, serves as NATO's provider of IT and C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) capabilities. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to explore potential solutions, estimate costs, and identify possible suppliers in preparation for a future international competition planned for 2026.

Work Details
The NCIA requires a partner to operate and maintain the NATO Enterprise Internet and cloud access services. The partner will evaluate possible solutions and provide insights into costing to ensure realistic project proposals.

The scope includes:
1. Operating and maintaining Secure Internet Access through existing infrastructure.
2. Centralizing local Internet Service Gateways across NATO commands.
3. Implementing a new SDWAN Fabric over the NATO Communications Infrastructure to enhance management, orchestration, analytics, flexibility, and micro-segmentation.
4. Ensuring compliance with NATO's IPv6 policy in new network infrastructures.
5. Transforming all internet access network services to a service-based solution managed by industry partners.

Period of Performance
The RFI responses are due by June 6, 2025. The anticipated project engagement is expected to begin in 2026.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed across various NATO Nations.

Overview

Response Deadline
June 6, 2025, 6:00 a.m. EDT Due in 16 Days
Posted
May 14, 2025, 12:57 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
PSC
None
Place of Performance
Belgium
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$40 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
On 5/14/25 Bureau of Industry and Security issued Special Notice RFI-424264-ELISA-ICAS for NATO Request for Information: NATO Enterprise Internet and Cloud Access Services due 6/6/25.

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF > BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY
FPDS Organization Code
1316-None
Source Organization Code
300000156
Last Updated
May 14, 2025
Last Updated By
leeann.carpenter@bis.doc.gov
Archive Date
June 7, 2025