NATO Request for Innovative Participation: Resilient Adaptive Networks for Communication and Control Systems

NATO HQ Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT) has issued a Request for Innovative Participation (RFIP) in NATO Innovation Challenge 2024/Fall (IC-24/Fall) The IC-24/Fall scenario is Resilient Adaptive Networks for Communication and Control Systems. The intent of this RFIP is to call for formal collaboration with industry to present solutions based on new technologies that can support the improvement of the NATO Innovation Process. These solutions should be applicable in a federated information environment and should be interoperable by design. Additionally, they should be intuitive, requiring no or limited training at the end-user level. Solutions are sought at different levels of development, from the - advanced concept development stage through - customizable applications available commercial off-the-shelf. Solutions may address some of the challenges associated with one or more of the following areas of interest: - Dynamic Network Topologies - Cybersecurity and Attack Resilience - Internet of Things (IoT) Scalability - Simulation and Visualization - Network Optimization with Preferred Attachment The RFIP is attached. Deadline for submission: 05 November 2024 23:00 UTC This is a RFIP ONLY. In no way does the RFIP constitute a current Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to issue a future RFP. HQ SACT has not committed nor intends to commit to procure any product(s)/solution(s) described herein, and the release of this RFIP shall not be construed as a commitment, nor an authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement will be required or sought after. Further, respondents are advised that HQ SACT will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding to this RFIP. HQ SACT will not pay any costs associated with participating in the IC24/Fall. The costs for responding to this RFIP and participating in the IC-24/Fall shall be borne solely by the responding party. Not responding to this RFIP does not preclude participation in any subsequent RFP if issued in the future. Your participation in IC-24/Fall is much appreciated.