NATO Request for Information: Maritime Autonomous Systems Capabilities
ID: RFI-ACT-SACT-25-07Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

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Other Computer Related Services (541519)

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    The Department of Commerce, through the Bureau of Industry and Security, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding NATO's requirements for Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS) capabilities. The objective of this RFI is to gather insights on available technologies and methodologies that can support autonomous operations in maritime environments, including surface, underwater, and aerial systems, to enhance NATO's operational capabilities against emerging threats. This initiative is crucial for understanding the operational requirements for integrating MAS and exploring potential models such as "MAS as a service," while ensuring interoperability and sustainability in maritime regions. Interested parties must submit their responses by 9:00 am ET on January 24, 2025, and direct all inquiries to the designated Points of Contact listed in the RFI, referencing RFI-ACT-SACT-25-07.

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    RFI-ACT-SACT-25-07.pdf
    The NATO Headquarters Supreme Allied Command Transformation has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry insights regarding Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS) capabilities. This RFI aims to evaluate available technologies and methodologies that can facilitate autonomous operations across maritime domains, including surface, underwater, and aerial systems. While this RFI does not commit NATO to procure any systems, it encourages companies within NATO nations to provide information on their capabilities and offerings. The document outlines key deadlines for questions and submissions and emphasizes the collaborative nature of this initiative, seeking contributions from industry, academia, and nations. The overall objective is to enhance NATO’s maritime operational capabilities in response to emerging threats posed by autonomous systems. Specific areas of interest include training for NATO forces, techniques for operational deployment, and understanding the operational requirements for integrating MAS. The response details will inform NATO’s future capabilities development and project planning, ensuring readiness against evolving maritime challenges. Participants are advised to consider potential organizational conflicts of interest when submitting their responses.
    RFI-ACT-SACT-25-07.xlsx
    The document outlines NATO's request for information (RFI) regarding Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS), which includes unmanned aerial, surface, and underwater vehicles. The primary objective is to gather insights about industry capabilities to support NATO's maritime operations with a fleet that remains the property of industry while minimizing NATO's logistical and personnel demands. Key areas of inquiry include the provision of attritable systems, the lifecycle of the equipment, skill and training requirements, and organizational experience with autonomous maritime services. It explores the potential for a "MAS as a service" model and requires respondents to detail their operational capabilities, partnerships, delivery timelines, and legal considerations. Furthermore, it assesses cost estimates for leasing fleets of various unmanned systems while accounting for operational environments and attrition rates. The RFI highlights NATO's emphasis on interoperability, sustainability, and the need to maintain operational readiness in maritime regions like the Mediterranean and Baltic Seas. Overall, it seeks to inform NATO's operational requirements and encourage collaboration with industry stakeholders in advancing autonomous maritime capabilities.
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