SAM #RFI-CO-42616067-ORBAT

NATO RFI for Commercial OSINT Order of Battle Data Services

NATO's Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) is seeking industry input for commercial Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Order of Battle (ORBAT) data solutions: - NCIA has released a Request for Information (RFI) to identify scalable, API-based services for structured, continuously updated defense intelligence datasets - Data requirements include adversary military equipment, force structures, military installations, and country-level assessments - Solution must support NATO analysts across 32 member nations for intelligence, operational planning, and early warning - Vendors are asked to provide details on company capabilities, pricing models, and service offerings - User training is required, both in bulk and on-demand - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or quantities are listed; the RFI is for market research and acquisition planning only - Place of performance is Belgium (NCIA headquarters), with global access for NATO users - Envisioned contract period is 3 years, with possible extension - Responses must be submitted directly to NCIA; U.S. Department of Commerce is publicizing but not procuring

Description

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 for Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) processing capabilities. The RFI serves to solicit feedback from capable and interested industry partners of commercial Order of Battle (ORBAT) data.

The purpose of this RFI is to obtain input from industry to help inform the NCIA’s acquisition planning. Responses to this RFI will assist in refining requirements, identifying capabilities, and shaping the strategy for any future solicitation.

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.

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-CO-42616067-ORBAT, and all correspondence concerning this matter should reference this number.

The response deadline is NLT 17:00 hours Central European Time (CET) on 12 June 2026.

Your participation in this RFI is greatly appreciated.  

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