NATO Request for Information: Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) Overhaul

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding potential solutions to replace the Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) system on the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) campus with a modern, state-of-the-art alternative. The proposed solution shall include digital signage capacities designed to operate on the NATO RESTRICTED local area network.

Please see the attachment, which includes instructions for responding to the RFI. RFI Stage 2 will include the full technical details for this RFI. Respondents are requested to sign the enclosed Non-Disclosure Undertaking (NDU) to be considered eligible for RFI Stage 2.

The NCIA reference for this RFI is RFI-06531-Stage-1, and all correspondence and submissions concerning this matter should reference this number.

Do NOT submit your RFI responses to the Department of Commerce. An email address for submitting your RFI responses is provided in the attachment.

Responses for RFI Stage 1, including the signed NDU, are due back to NCIA no later than 12:00 pm Brussels time on 14 March 2025.

Clarification requests for RFI Stage 1 can be submitted no later than 15 calendar days prior the RFI closing date.

Respondents are requested to await further instructions after their submissions and are requested not to contact directly any NCIA staff other than the POC identified in the RFI.

Any response to this RFI shall be provided on a voluntary basis. Not responding will not prejudice or cause the exclusion of companies from any future procurement that may arise from this RFI.

Responses to this RFI, and any information provided within the context of this survey, including but not limited to pricing, quantities, capabilities, functionalities, and requirements will be considered as information only and will not be construed as binding on NATO for any future acquisition.

NCIA is not liable for any expenses incurred by firms in conjunction with their responses to this RFI and this shall not be regarded as a commitment of any kind concerning future procurement of the items described

Your participation in this RFI is greatly appreciated.