NATO Request for Information: Cloud-based Online Cybersecurity Training Solutions

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify the availability of Cloud-based Online Cybersecurity Training Solutions. This RFI is being issued to identify potential solutions and possible suppliers.

A Summary of Requirements and a Questionnaire for responding to the RFI are provided in the attachment. Supplementary information and documentation (technical data sheets, marketing brochures, catalogue price lists, descriptions of existing installations, etc.) are welcome.

Do NOT submit your responses to the Department of Commerce. The NCIA Point of Contact for responding to the RFI is included in the attachment.

The reference for this RFI is RFI-424245-ACAD, and all correspondence and submissions must reference this number within the documentation and email subject line.

RFI responses are due to NCIA no later than 23:59 hours CET on 18 April 2025.

Responses to this request, and any information provided within the context of this RFI, including but not limited to pricing, quantities, capabilities, functionalities, and requirements will be considered as indicative and informational only and shall not be construed as binding on the participant or on NATO for any future acquisition. Respondents are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response.

Responses shall in all cases include the name of the firm, telephone number, e-mail address, designated Point of Contact, and a NATO UNCLASSIFIED description of the capability available and its functionalities. This shall include any restrictions (e.g. export controls) for direct procurement of the various capabilities by NCIA. Non-binding pricing information is also requested.

Technical discussions and/or demonstrations may take place following the submission of responses, with the purpose of clarifying or further augmenting those responses where required. Respondents are requested to await further instructions after their submissions and are requested not to contact any NCIA staff directly other than the POC identified in the RFI.

Any response to this request including follow-on technical discussions and/or demonstrations shall be provided on a cost-free and voluntary basis. Not responding will not prejudice or cause the exclusion of companies from any future procurement that may arise from this RFI.

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

Your participation in this RFI is greatly appreciated.