NATO Request for Information: Provision of Wi-Fi Internet Connectivity via 5G Backhaul for SHAPE Buildings
ID: RFI-16484Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

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Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/aae61caadd4a4eea9a77996e3930819b/view
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    The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) is seeking industry input through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the provision of Wi-Fi Internet Connectivity via 5G Backhaul for SHAPE Buildings in Belgium. The RFI aims to identify potential sources and gather information on industry capabilities to modernize the existing wired network infrastructure at SHAPE, exploring various scenarios including public and private 5G network backhaul options, as well as different service ownership models. Responses to this RFI will inform NCIA's future acquisition planning and are due by 12:00 hours CET on January 31, 2026; interested parties should submit their responses directly to the designated RFI Point of Contact, as submissions to the Department of Commerce will not be accepted.

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    RFI-16484.pdf
    The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry input on providing Wi-Fi Internet Connectivity via 5G Backhaul for SHAPE Buildings. This RFI, designated 16484, seeks to identify qualified vendors and potential solutions for modernizing outdated wired network infrastructure at SHAPE. The NCIA is researching market capabilities and acquisition strategies, inviting industry partners from NATO member countries to provide corporate capabilities, experience, and feedback on draft requirements. The RFI explores three scenarios: public 5G network backhaul, private 5G via shared infrastructure, and a dedicated SHAPE mast, along with two service ownership models: NATO Owned/Contractor Operated (NOCO) and Contractor Owned/Contractor Operated (COCO). Submissions are due by January 31, 2026, and will inform future acquisition planning without constituting a request for bids.
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