NATO Request for Information: Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) Construction
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the construction of a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) solution. This RFI is for market research purposes to identify qualified vendors and gather input for an upcoming acquisition. The SCIF will be built at the NATO Secret level in an existing building located in a war zone country. Responses are due by 12:00 hours Central European Time (CET) on 12 June 2026.
Purpose & Scope
NCIA is conducting market research to understand available capabilities and potential acquisition strategies for a SCIF solution. The facility will host digital workspace collaboration equipment and network infrastructure to enable interoperability among various NATO platforms. This RFI is strictly for planning and information gathering; it is not a request for bids, proposals, or quotes.
Key Information for Respondents
- Objective: To inform NCIA's acquisition planning, refine requirements, and identify industry capabilities.
- Action Requested: Industry partners are invited to share relevant corporate capabilities and experience, and to review/comment on draft requirements (Annexes A and B). Feedback should include recommendations for performance outcomes, competition, efficiency, and identification of risks or concerns.
- Eligibility: Only companies from NATO member countries are eligible to participate or respond.
- SCIF Requirements: The SCIF must comply with NATO SCIF Standards, with a target completion time of one year.
Submission Details
- Deadline: 12:00 hours Central European Time (CET) on 12 June 2026.
- Format: Responses should be submitted in PDF or Word format, not exceeding 15 pages (excluding cover page, brochures, and past performance references).
- Content: Responses should address the specific information requested in Annex A and may include comments on the draft requirements in Annex B.
- Subject Line: "Response to RFI-07178-SCIF – [Company Name]"
- Point of Contact: Mihaela Zoicas (mihaela.zoicas@ncia.nato.int) for questions or clarifications.
Annexes Overview
- Annex A: Details requested information, including company background, technical capabilities, feedback on draft SOW/PWS, responses to specific questions (e.g., hostile environment execution, SCIF standards, design, HVAC/power, staffing, security clearance), innovations, and Rough Order Magnitude (ROM).
- Annex B: Outlines draft requirements for the SCIF construction, including scope, objectives, performance requirements, and deliverables. A draft SOW/Performance Work Statement will be provided upon receipt of a signed Non-Disclosure Undertaking (NDU).
- Annex C: The Non-Disclosure Undertaking (NDU) required to receive confidential information.
Important Notes
Respondents are responsible for all costs incurred in preparing their responses. NCIA reserves the right to cancel this market survey at any time. Information gathered from responses may be used by NCIA to develop future solicitations.