NATO Request for Information: Identity and Access Card Management System
ID: RFI-CO-424317-AMISType: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

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Software Publishers (513210)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2b8c1be37ba34fd0a81762e759446278/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) regarding identity and access card management systems. The NCIA is seeking to identify currently available, non-developmental solutions that can be deployed within NATO and NATO Nations, focusing on systems that support various functionalities such as authentication, authorization, and workflow management, while ensuring compliance with intellectual property rights residing in NATO member countries. This RFI is intended for planning purposes only and will inform future acquisition strategies; responses are due by 12:00 hours CET on February 20, 2026, and must be submitted directly to the designated RFI Points of Contact, as submissions to the Department of Commerce will not be accepted.

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    The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI-CO-424317-AMIS) to identify available and non-developmental identity and access card management systems. This RFI is for planning purposes only and is not a request for bids, aiming to inform NCIA's acquisition strategy. The NCIA seeks industry feedback on corporate capabilities, draft requirements, and potential risks. Responses are due by February 20, 2026, and only companies from NATO member countries can participate. The current system supports PKI and PIV2 in Microsoft Azure environments. The RFI includes detailed technical and functional requirements, covering deployment, integration, authentication, authorization, workflow management, badge design, reporting, email functionality, and security, with a focus on COTS solutions that minimize life cycle costs and support virtualized environments. Indicative pricing for various deployment types and annual O&M support is also requested.
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