NATO Request for Information: Cumulonimbus Clouds (CB) Global Application
ID: MS-424292-CBGType: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

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All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ef55bf00cfc649598eb291493a7d77fd/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the Bureau of Industry and Security, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) from the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) to identify solutions for nowcasting severe weather, particularly focusing on Cumulonimbus Clouds (CBs) and thunderstorms. The objective is to gather information on available systems that can provide efficient, mission-specific weather monitoring and support for NATO operations, integrating with the NATO Automated Meteorological Information System (NAMIS) and delivering data in compliant formats such as GeoJSON. This RFI is crucial for ensuring that NATO has access to reliable aviation weather support, and responses are due by 17:00 Brussels time on October 6, 2025. Interested parties should submit their responses directly to the designated RFI Point of Contact, as this opportunity is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals.

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    The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has issued a Market Survey (MS-424292-CBG) to gather information from NATO Nations and their industry regarding solutions for a CB Global Application. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to identify service providers capable of delivering an efficient, mission-specific nowcasting and in-flight monitoring system for severe weather, particularly Cumulonimbus Clouds (CBs) and thunderstorms, to support NATO operations. The solution must integrate with the NATO Automated Meteorological Information System (NAMIS) and provide data in compliant formats like GeoJSON. Respondents are asked to detail their system's compliance with specified requirements, provide information on current deployments, support packages, licensing, and non-binding pricing by October 6, 2025. This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals.
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