NATO Request for Information: Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) Overhaul
ID: RFI-06531-Stage-1Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

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Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7efe0189db5140f5bd49d3b624d4d5e9/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the Bureau of Industry and Security, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the "IPTV Overhaul" project aimed at modernizing the outdated Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) system at SHAPE in Belgium. This initiative seeks innovative solutions that comply with NATO standards, including capabilities for digital signage, and must operate on a NATO RESTRICTED local area network. The project encompasses a comprehensive ten-year contract for replacing the existing system and maintaining the new solution, emphasizing scalability, integration with current infrastructure, and adherence to stringent security measures. Interested parties must submit their responses, including potential IPTV solutions, security strategies, and cost estimates for two procurement models, by the specified deadlines, with eligibility confirmation required through a Non-Disclosure Undertaking (NDU).

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    The NCI Agency is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the "IPTV Overhaul" project aimed at modernizing the outdated IPTV system at SHAPE with advanced capabilities, including digital signage. This initiative seeks solutions that comply with NATO standards and can function on a NATO RESTRICTED local area network. Respondents must provide their potential IPTV solutions, security accreditation strategies, transition plans, and operational details, along with initial and operational cost estimates for two procurement models: NATO Owned - Contractor Operated (NOCO) and Contractor Owned - Contractor Operated (COCO). The project includes a comprehensive ten-year contract for replacing the outdated system and maintaining the new solution, which must be scalable and integrate with existing infrastructure. A detailed scope outlines the functional and technical requirements necessary for proper implementation, including content management, user access, and compliance with security measures. Response deadlines are specified, with a request for eligibility confirmation through a Non-Disclosure Undertaking (NDU). This RFI is part of the agency’s efforts to ensure enhanced communication and information dissemination capabilities, prerequisite for NATO's evolving operational needs, while emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity and compliance in all submissions.
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