NATO Request for Information: Multi-Domain Operations (MDO), Critical Undersea Infrastructure Protection (CUIP), and Digital Transformation (DT) Capabilities
ID: RFI-ACT-SACT-25-12Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFCOMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF

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All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b8c67409f3ec4a83ba1057558e240697/view
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    The Department of Commerce, through the NATO Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT), has issued a Request for Information (RFI-ACT-SACT-25-12) to gather insights on Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs) that can enhance Multi-Domain Operations (MDO), Critical Undersea Infrastructure Protection (CUIP), and Digital Transformation (DT). This initiative aims to engage industry, academia, and NATO member nations in contributing innovative solutions that will support NATO's military effectiveness and resilience in addressing evolving security challenges. The RFI emphasizes that it does not obligate any procurement actions and is solely for information gathering, with responses due by 9:00 AM EST on February 7, 2025, and inquiries accepted until 5:00 PM EST on January 24, 2025. Interested parties should direct all correspondence to the specified Points of Contact in the RFI document.

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    RFI-ACT-SACT-25-12.pdf
    The NATO Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation issued a Request for Information (RFI-ACT-SACT-25-12) aimed at engaging industry, academia, and NATO member nations in contributing innovative technologies for the Innovation Continuum 2025 initiative. This RFI seeks input on Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs) that can enhance Multi-Domain Operations (MDO), Critical Undersea Infrastructure Protection (CUIP), and Digital Transformation (DT). The submission process includes deadlines for inquiries and information, with responses due by February 7, 2025. The document outlines the structure and phases of the 2025 Innovation Continuum, comprising events in Turkey, Canada, and Italy, culminating in demonstrations of innovative solutions for military applications. Participants are encouraged to provide technical descriptions, architecture diagrams, and possible collaboration avenues, as well as non-binding price estimates for potential cost planning. NATO emphasizes that this RFI does not obligate any procurement actions and aims solely to gather insights for future capabilities development. It underscores the importance of collaboration between NATO and industry for addressing security challenges with advanced technology, thus enhancing NATO's military effectiveness and resilience in a changing global context.
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