NATO Request for Information: Provision of Commercial IP Transport

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has issued this Special Notice to identify qualified vendors and gather market input regarding the provision of a commercial IP Transport Service between NATO and member nations. This Request for Information (RFI), identified by solicitation number RFI-42603961, serves as a planning tool to help the agency understand current marketplace capabilities and potential acquisition strategies. The Bureau of Industry and Security facilitates this notice for services classified under NAICS 541519: Other Computer Related Services.

The scope of this effort involves gathering technical and market data to support the eventual establishment of commercial IP transport solutions. Performance is centered in Belgium (BEL), and one attachment, a PDF document titled RFI-42603961, provides the specific submission instructions and details. This notice does not constitute a request for bids, but rather an exploratory phase for NCIA to refine its requirements for the upcoming service provision.

Responses to this RFI must be submitted directly to the NCIA by May 16, 2026, at 12:00 hours Central European Time (CET). All correspondence regarding this matter should reference the NCIA identifier RFI-42603961. Submissions are directed to the NATO agency rather than the Department of Commerce, following the instructions provided in the attached documentation.