SAM #RFI-192934-SDOF

NCIA requests industry input on planned Space Domain Operational Functions capability

NCIA is gathering industry input to shape a planned NATO Space Domain Operational Functions capability acquisition. - Purpose: Pre-competitive market research on a draft capability concept; this RFI is for planning only and is not a request for bids or a commitment to buy. - Input sought: Feedback on the draft problem statement, potential capabilities and acquisition approaches, risks, and ways to improve outcomes, competition, and efficiency. - Draft capability areas: Space Domain Awareness, Operational Space Support, and Space Domain Coordination, supported by integration of national and commercial space data, products, services, and software. - Existing foundation: NATO’s adoption of the U.S. Space Force Joint Commercial Operations approach, including the Global Data Market (GDM) and Unified Data Library (UDL). - Participation and dates: Companies from NATO member countries may respond. Written submissions are due 3 December 2026; an industry workshop is planned for 17–19 November in Izmir, Türkiye. - Response routing: The notice is posted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, but responses should be submitted to NCIA using the RFI instructions. - Commercial details: No OEMs, named vendors, quantities, part numbers, contract value, or performance period are specified.

Description

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) is conducting pre-competitive market engagement as market research to gather input on potential solutions to support the upcoming acquisition for Space Domain Operational Functions Capability Program. To that end, NCIA is issuing the attached Request for Information (RFI) and holding a dedicated workshop at NATO Edge 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 engage early to inform and ensure it has a clear understanding of the marketplace, available capabilities, and potential acquisition strategies.

NCIA values your insight and invites you to review and comment on our draft high level problem statement (Annexes A and B) with a view to providing recommendations for improving performance outcomes, competition, and efficiency; and identifying any risks or concerns that should be considered during planning.

Feedback can be provided in writing in accordance with submission instructions and/or by attending a dedicated industry engagement – Space Domain Operational Functions Workshop at NATO Edge, taking place on 17-19 November in Izmir (Türkiye), where NCIA will respond to clarifying questions and invite comments from participants.

Please submit written responses NLT 12:00 hours Central European Time (CET) on 03 December 2026.

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

The NCIA reference for this RFI is RFI-192934-SDOF and all correspondence concerning this matter should reference this number.

NCIA thanks you in advance for your time and input, and looks forward to engaging with you as it shapes this potential acquisition.  

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