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NATO Request for Information: NCISG - DCIS – Tactical Radios for Deployment of NDDS and MSES
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The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) under reference MS-424361-TACTICAL-RADIOS to gather industry capabilities for a handheld tactical radio system designed to enhance short-range, unclassified voice communication within military tactical units during convoy movements and deployment phases. The system must support 24-hour continuous operation, be installable in NATO-standard vehicles with minimal or no modification, and comply with MIL-STD-810H environmental durability standards and IP67 ingress protection for dust and water resistance. The radios are not intended to replace existing NATO inventory but to provide redundancy and risk mitigation for the Alliance’s DCIS Detachment operations. Respondents are required to submit detailed technical information addressing performance criteria such as non-line-of-sight functionality, interoperability with coalition systems, battery life, power consumption, and ease of operator training, which must not exceed two hours. Technical compliance, supportability, warranty terms, and software upgrade availability are key evaluation factors, though no contract award will result from this RFI. A Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate with clear inclusions, exclusions, and optional line items must accompany each response. Responses must be submitted via email to Estefania Nunez at NCIA no later than 12:00 CET on 27 May 2026, formatted in PDF or Word, and must not exceed 15 pages excluding cover pages and attachments such as product brochures or past performance data. The anticipated delivery location is Brunssum, Netherlands, with full equipment delivery required by Q4 2026. The procurement, when formalized, will target 500 commercial off-the-shelf units along with standard accessories, vehicle installation kits, user manuals, and warranty documentation. Optional items include extended warranties, level-three technical support, and replacement parts lists. The RFI emphasizes confidentiality: all submitted technical and commercial data must be appropriately marked as proprietary and will be used solely for market research, with no disclosure outside NATO. No formal contract clauses, accounting codes, payment details, or solicitation line items are present, as this is purely a pre-solicitation market research tool. No CAGE code, UEI, or socioeconomic certifications are required for participation.
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The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources and gather information regarding industry capabilities to support the tactical radio communication system within military units and elements. This RFI is issued solely for informational purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or invitation for bid. However, respondents are requested to provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate that supports the information submitted. The estimate should clearly state all inclusions and exclusions, and any optional components must be listed separately as distinct line items.
NCIA is looking for a handheld tactical radio system solution to enable voice communication and coordination strictly within tactical elements, and units during convoy movement and deployment phases. The solution must support at least a 24h operation and must be able to be installed in operated vehicles without any (extensive) vehicle modification. The tactical radios procured by this project are not meant to replace any current NATO inventory of radios, but to provide an additional level of reliable short-range communication, unclassified, for redundancy and mitigation purposes of any risk related to the readiness and employment of NATO DCIS Detachment in support of Alliance Operations, Missions and Exercises.
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 is MS-424361-TACTICAL-RADIOS, and all correspondence concerning this matter should reference this number.
The response deadline is NLT 12:00 hours Central European Time (CET) on 27 May 2026.
Your participation in this RFI is greatly appreciated.
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