NATO Market Survey: Advanced Analytics for the Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space (APSS) Program
ID: MS-CO-42337-APSSType: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

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Other Computer Related Services (541519)

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https://sam.gov/opp/1c0537d9ea9f4fd6b3bcdd2ab9037aa8/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the Bureau of Industry and Security, is conducting a market survey for the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) regarding the Advanced Analytics for the Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space (APSS) Program. The objective is to gather information on advanced analytics solutions that can enhance situational awareness through the integration of electro-optical commercial satellite imagery, with a focus on tools that assist imagery analysts in areas such as image quality assessment, cloud coverage detection, and object classification. This initiative is crucial for NATO as it seeks to improve its analytical capabilities and decision-making processes in defense operations. Interested parties must submit their responses, including a completed questionnaire and relevant technical data, by 17:00 Brussels time on December 7, 2024, referencing MS-CO-42337-APSS in their email to the designated point of contact.

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    Market Survey.pdf
    The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) is conducting a market survey for the "Advanced Analytics for the Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space (APSS) Programme." The aim is to gather information from NATO Nations and their industries regarding advanced analytics solutions that can enhance situational awareness through the integration of electro-optical commercial satellite imagery. NCIA has outlined six key requirements for tools that can assist imagery analysts, such as automated indication of image quality, cloud coverage, and object classification. Respondents are invited to provide details about their capabilities and how their tools meet these requirements by completing a questionnaire included in the request. Responses must include technical data and potential pricing information and should be submitted by December 7, 2024. The NCIA emphasizes that this survey is non-binding, and the information gathered will help shape future statements of work for procurement. Additionally, the document includes guidelines on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in defense, stressing lawfulness, accountability, explainability, reliability, governability, and bias mitigation. The document serves as a crucial step for NATO in exploring industry solutions to improve its analytical capabilities and decision-making processes in defense operations.
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