NATO Request for Information: Prepare Provision of Extended Core SATCOM Services
ID: MS-424274-SATCOMType: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

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Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4a068a7e378b40d998058136d862d598/view
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    The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) is seeking input through a Request for Information (RFI) for the provision of on-demand, short-term, and limited-duration Military SATCOM Transmission services. This initiative aims to gather insights on potential solutions and assess acquisition strategies to enhance NATO's existing military space segment capabilities, focusing on three service profiles: Allocate and Commit (ACC), Managed Access Capacity (MAC), and Anchor and Transport Services (ATS) across various SATCOM bands. Responses to this RFI, which is purely for planning purposes and does not constitute a request for bids, are due by 12:00 hours CET on October 7, 2025, and should be submitted to the designated RFI Point of Contact as outlined in the documentation. Interested parties are encouraged to provide feedback on draft requirements and identify any associated risks, with the understanding that participation is voluntary and will not affect future procurement opportunities.

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    The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research for the upcoming acquisition of on-demand, short-term, and limited-duration Military SATCOM Transmission services. This RFI aims to understand the marketplace, gather input on potential solutions, and assess acquisition strategies to augment existing NATO military space segment capabilities. NCIA is seeking feedback from NATO member nations and their industry partners on national/corporate capabilities, draft requirements (Annexes A and B), and potential risks. The RFI focuses on three service profiles: Allocate and Commit (ACC), Managed Access Capacity (MAC), and Anchor and Transport Services (ATS), covering X-band, military Ka-band, and UHF SATCOM. Responses are due by October 7, 2025, and will help shape future solicitations for framework contracts, which may include Base Service Costs and Activated Service Costs for services across three defined coverage zones: Inner, Middle, and Outer Regions. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for bids.
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