SAM #RFI-424365-CETIS

NATO RFI for Centralized Encrypted Traffic Interception System (ETI) Solutions

NATO's Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) is conducting market research for a Centralized Encrypted Traffic Interception System (ETI). - NCIA has released a Request for Information (RFI) to gather input from industry on ETI solutions. - The RFI seeks details on vendor capabilities, experience, and suggestions for improving draft requirements (Annex A). - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, part numbers, or quantities are mentioned. - The RFI is for planning purposes and will inform future procurement strategy. - Responses should address technical capabilities, performance, competition, efficiency, and risk. - Submissions are to be sent directly to NCIA, not the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Commercial Opportunity - This is a pre-solicitation market research effort, not a contract award or solicitation. - Vendors with relevant ETI solutions or expertise are encouraged to respond. - No procurement or contract value is specified at this stage.

Description

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified vendors and gather input on potential solutions to support the upcoming acquisition for Encrypted Traffic Interception (ETI) solutions. To that end, NCIA is issuing the attached RFI to solicit feedback from capable and interested industry partners.

This RFI is issued for planning purposes only and is not a request for bids. It is part of NCIA’s effort to ensure it has a clear understanding of the marketplace, available capabilities, and potential acquisition strategies. NCIA values your insight and invites you to 1) share relevant corporate capabilities and experience; 2) review and comment on its draft requirements (Annex A) with a view to providing recommendations for improving performance outcomes, competition, and efficiency; and 3) identify any risks or concerns that should be considered during planning.

Do NOT submit your RFI response to the Department of Commerce. Submission instructions and additional details can be found in the RFI (attached).

The NCIA reference for this RFI-424365-CETIS, and all correspondence concerning this matter should reference this number.

The response deadline is 12:00 hours Central European Time (CET) on 08 July 2026.

Your participation in this RFI is greatly appreciated.  

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