NATO Market Survey: Integrated Products for Asset Discovery, Vulnerability Remediation for Endpoints, Application Deployment and Patching, Security Compliance Auditing
ID: MS-424192-NSATUType: 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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https://sam.gov/opp/5aee9c8aa8ac4ec697755335e0c7caee/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the Bureau of Industry and Security, is conducting a Market Survey to identify potential suppliers for integrated solutions related to asset discovery, endpoint vulnerability remediation, application deployment and patching, and security compliance auditing for NATO. The objective is to gather information on products that can meet NATO's requirements, particularly in environments with limited connectivity and high latency, thereby enhancing NATO's cyber defense capabilities. Interested parties are encouraged to submit detailed responses, including supporting documentation and preliminary pricing information, by November 22, 2024, to the NCI Agency, referencing MS-424192-NSATU in the subject line of their email. Participation is voluntary, and all information provided will be treated as non-binding.

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    The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is conducting a Market Survey to identify providers capable of offering integrated solutions for asset discovery, endpoint vulnerability remediation, application deployment, patching, and security compliance auditing. This initiative aims to gather information from nations and industries on available products that meet NATO's specific needs for both static locations and deployable operations, considering the unique challenges of limited connectivity and high latency in deployed environments. The survey requests detailed responses via a provided questionnaire, focusing on existing products, deployment architectures, bandwidth consumption, and additional cybersecurity features. Respondents are encouraged to submit supporting documentation and preliminary pricing information. Responses must be sent by November 22, 2024. The NCI Agency emphasizes that participation is voluntary, and all information will be treated as non-binding. The overarching goal is to enhance NATO's cyber defense capabilities by acquiring a robust integrated product that can efficiently operate in both secure and challenging environments, ensuring compliance with security standards and protocols. The document outlines requirements in detail, targeting a strategic enhancement of NATO’s cybersecurity infrastructure through potential supplier collaboration.
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