Contract

NATO Request for Information: Red Team Mission Planning, Execution, and Debriefing (RT-MPEDS) System

Agency: COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF / BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY
Location: Nationwide
Amount: Amount not listed
Deadline: Closes in 10 days (Jul 28, 2026)
Posted: Jul 8, 2026
Set-aside: None (open competition)
NAICS code: 541519

What this contract is for

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified vendors and gather input on potential solutions to support the upcoming acquisition of a comprehensive Red Team Mission Planning, Execution, and Debriefing System (RT-MPEDS). NCIA is issuing the RFI 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 ensure it has a clear understanding of the marketplace, available capabilities, and potential acquisition strategies. NCIA values your insight and invited you to 1) share relevant corporate capabilities and experience; 2) review and comment on its draft requirements with a view to providing recommendations for improving performance outcomes, competition, and efficiency; and 3) identify any risks or concerns that should be considered during the planning phase. 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-42619136-RT, and all correspondence concerning this matter should reference this number. The response deadline is 12:00 hours Central European Time (CET) on 28 July 2026. Your participation in this RFI is greatly appreciated.

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