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NATO Request for Information: Next Generation SATCOM Capability Program Package

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The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) is conducting pre-competitive market research through RFI-42634128-SATCOM to gather industry input for a next-generation SATCOM capability program. The objective is to develop an integrated, secure, and resilient architecture that merges military and commercial satellite communications to support Multi-Domain Operations. This system must be capable of operating in contested environments, addressing threats such as cyber compromise and electromagnetic spectrum degradation. The desired capability emphasizes interoperability through documented interfaces, NATO-controlled key management, and a diverse array of orbits including GEO, MEO, LEO, and HEO to eliminate single points of failure. This RFI is for planning purposes only and is not a request for bids or a solicitation for a contract award. Interested industry partners are invited to provide feedback on the draft problem statement and requested information, including details on space segments, ground and user equipment, and network management. Responses must be submitted in PDF or Word format, not exceeding 40 pages, to [email hidden] by 12:00 CET on December 3, 2026. Additionally, NCIA is hosting a SATCOM Workshop at NATO Edge in Izmir, Turkiye, from November 17-19 to facilitate further engagement and clarification.

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NCIA seeks industry input for a secure, resilient, next-generation SATCOM capability program.

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Department Of Commerce → Bureau Of Industry And Security

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517410 - Satellite Telecommunications

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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 next generation SATCOM services and systems. 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 its 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 – SATCOM 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. More information on NATO Edge attendance and registration is available on the event’s official website - https://www.natoedge.nato.int/ 


Please submit written responses NLT 12:00 hours Central European Time (CET) on 03 December 2026. Submission instructions and additional details can be found in the RFI.


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


The NCIA reference for this RFI is RFI-42634128-SATCOM 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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