NATO Request for Information: Next Gen Workplace Design Concept
ID: RFI-ACT-SACT-25-13Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

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Interior Design Services (541410)
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the Bureau of Industry and Security, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the "Next Gen Workplace Design Concept" for NATO's Headquarters Supreme Allied Command Transformation (HQ SACT) in Norfolk, Virginia. The RFI seeks input from U.S. Department of Defense-accredited architectural design firms on innovative redesign strategies that promote a modern, flexible, and tech-enabled work environment, accommodating a projected workforce increase to over 950 personnel by 2025. This initiative is crucial for enhancing operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, particularly in terms of privacy and security. Responses to the RFI are due by 5:00 pm EST on March 3, 2025, with a Q&A session scheduled for February 14, 2025; all inquiries must be directed to the designated Points of Contact as specified in the RFI documentation.

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    The NATO Headquarters Supreme Allied Command Transformation (HQ SACT) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a "Next Gen Workplace Design Concept" aimed at modernizing its workspace. This RFI seeks industry input on redesign strategies tailored to flexible, tech-enabled environments conducive to improved productivity, accommodating an increasing workforce that is projected to exceed 950 people by 2025. Respondents must include U.S. DoD accredited architectural design firms and provide insights on design principles, cost estimates, infrastructure implications, and innovative solutions that comply with federal and state regulations. The project will initiate renovations on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors, prioritizing collaborative and individual spaces to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining privacy and security. Responses to the RFI will inform a potential National Competitive Bid (NCB/RFP), with submissions due by March 3, 2025, following a Q&A session scheduled for February 14, 2024. Vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to address NATO's evolving operational needs through a modernized work environment, reflecting a commitment to adaptive strategies in light of security and technological advancements.
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