NATO Request for Information: Next Generation Deployable Communications and Information Systems (NG DCIS) Scalable Capability

HQ Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT) is seeking information from nations, industry, and academia for its Next Generation Deployable Communications and Information Systems (NG DCIS) Scalable Capability. This Request For Information (RFI) aims to identify state-of-the-art technologies and products to support NATO's decision-making on common-funded capability development. The NG DCIS will provide flexible, interoperable, and scalable communication systems for Allied Joint Force and Land Commanders across three network domains (NATO SECRET, MISSION SECRET, and NATO UNCLASSIFIED). The RFI is not a commitment to procurement but rather an exploration of potential solutions for future capability development, informing an 'Adopt, Buy, or Create' approach. Submissions are due by March 24, 2026, and will help NATO understand emerging technologies and technological drivers.

This Request For Information (RFI) from NATO seeks potential solutions for its Next Generation Deployable Communications and Information Systems (NG DCIS) Scalable Capability. The RFI aims to gather information from nations, industry, and academia to inform an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) for the NG DCIS Scalable program. The vision for NG DCIS Scalable is to provide agile, scalable, and resilient communication and information system capabilities supporting NATO Command Structure and Forces, accommodating 11-500 users across small, medium, and large scales. Solutions should be integrated, simplify training and logistics, and operate effectively in challenging environments. The RFI requires detailed responses on solution overviews and capability assessments, focusing on scalability, integration with existing NATO systems, operational control, and legal/commercial considerations. Participants must complete specified sections of the questionnaire, and all assessments will be based solely on provided answers. Questions of a technical nature are to be submitted via email to designated points of contact.