NATO Request for Information: Operation and Maintenance of CIS Environments
ID: RFI-424238-NHQType: 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/574519f622424dc9a88cf900d0d3bb2b/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the Bureau of Industry and Security, is seeking a partner through a Request for Information (RFI) to operate and maintain two alternate warm Communications and Information Systems (CIS) environments at NATO facilities in Belgium. The objective is to ensure these environments can be activated to production status during major events affecting the primary hosting location, while also participating in annual exercises. This initiative is crucial for enhancing NATO's operational readiness through collaboration with industry partners. Interested companies must submit their responses by March 26, 2025, and are required to sign a Non-Disclosure Undertaking to access detailed project specifications. All correspondence should reference the RFI number RFI-424238-NHQ, and participation is voluntary with no binding obligations for future procurement.

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    NDU.pdf
    The document is a Non-Disclosure Undertaking between the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) and a Supplier which outlines the handling of confidential information shared during a specific project (RFI-424238-NHQ). It defines "Confidential Information" as any non-public data treated as confidential by the NCI Agency. The Supplier is obligated to maintain the confidentiality of this information, limiting disclosure only to a select list of authorized personnel, and is required to use the information solely for the outlined Purpose. Key elements include the Supplier's responsibilities to protect the information with at least reasonable care, report breaches, and return or destroy confidential materials upon request. Exceptions to confidentiality are outlined, such as information that enters the public domain without breach. Dispute resolution procedures, arbitration protocols, and limitations of liability are also detailed, emphasizing the NCI Agency's immunity from legal processes. This agreement aims to protect sensitive information and prevent unauthorized disclosure, underscoring the critical nature of confidentiality in government contracts. It corresponds to best practices and regulatory requirements relevant to federal RFPs and grants.
    RFI-424238-NHQ.pdf
    The NCI Agency of NATO has issued a Market Survey Request for Information (RFI) to identify a partner for the operation and maintenance of two alternate warm Communications and Information Systems (CIS) environments at NATO facilities. This partnership will also include support for activating these environments during major events at the primary hosting location and participation in major and minor exercises annually. Responses are encouraged from companies within NATO Nations, with a submission deadline set for March 26, 2025. The RFI outlines requirements, including an offer questionnaire in Annex C, while detailed project specifications will be shared via email to those who sign a Non-Disclosure Undertaking. Potential responders must provide company details, capacity, capabilities, and preliminary cost estimations for both three-year and ten-year contract durations. Furthermore, organizations must confirm their ability to provide personnel with appropriate security clearances for certain tasks. The NCI Agency emphasizes that participation in the RFI is voluntary, and responses are non-binding, establishing no obligations for future procurement. Overall, this initiative aims to enhance NATO's operational readiness through strategic industry collaboration.
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