NATO Support and Procurement Agency #26QQM005

RFI for Prototyping Equipment and Testbeds for NATO CMRE Laboratory Modernization

This opportunity seeks industry input for the modernization of prototyping and laboratory equipment at the NATO Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) in La Spezia, Italy. - Government Buyer: - NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) - Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) - Products/Services Requested: - Mechanical manufacturing tools: - Manual and CNC lathes (various sizes and capabilities) - Universal milling machines and CNC mills - Plasma cutting systems - Sliding table panel saws - CNC sheet routers with automatic tool changers - Underwater transducer laboratory equipment: - Bench-top pressure chambers (2 units, ~2 liters, 400 bar rating) - X-ray scanner for piezo ceramic transducers - 3D printing and scanning systems: - Large-format and industrial photopolymer 3D printers - Portable handheld 3D scanning system - Quantum laboratory facilities: - Marine-grade 20-foot container with environmental controls, ABS certified, fire rated, with HVAC and power distribution - Geophysical laboratory equipment: - Gamma ray core analyzer - P-wave core velocity measurement system - Testbed systems for underwater sensors and vehicles: - Pressure test chambers - Water test tunnel - Anechoic chamber - At-sea testbed for underwater vehicles and equipment - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions - Compatibility with NATO systems - Turnkey or work package solutions preferred - Respondents must provide equipment name, manufacturer, and model numbers - Technical compliance and traceability between response sections required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; suppliers must identify their equipment and models in their responses.

Description

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) seeking industry feedback on potential solutions to replace obsolete prototyping laboratory equipment, test beds, and manufacturing systems for the Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) in La Spezia, Italy. The procurement aims to acquire modern, state-of-the-art systems to support the development, testing, validation, and demonstration of advanced maritime technologies for NATO Allies. The RFI includes options for a turnkey prime contractor solution or individual work package solutions. Respondents are requested to submit detailed responses by 27 August 2026.

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