Opportunity
SAM #IFB-CO-424311-GVB
NATO IFB for Global Seamless Vector Basemap Data Package (STANAG 2592 NGIF)
Buyer
Bureau of Industry and Security
Posted
July 20, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
IFB-CO-424311-GVB
NAICS
541519, 541370
This opportunity is a NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the provision of a Global Seamless Vector Basemap Data Package. - Procurement is for a data package compliant with STANAG 2592 NATO Geospatial Information Framework (NGIF) - Includes: vector data, professional symbolization, derived raster/vector caches, routable networks, geolocator files, and metadata - Data license must cover NATO and Non-NATO Entities for NAC-approved activities, with options for national use - Procurement method is Lowest Price Technically Compliant (LPTC) - Only vendors from NATO nations are eligible to bid - U.S. contractors must have an active U.S. facility and register with NCIA's Neo eProcurement tool - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or quantities are listed - The contract may include updates and adaptations in future years as required - All technical and licensing requirements are detailed in the IFB document
Description
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the provision of Global Seamless Vector Basemap Data.
To bid on this project, potential U.S. prime contractors must 1) maintain a professionally active facility (office, factory, laboratory, etc.) within the United States and 2) register with NCIA’s eProcurement tool, Neo: https://www.ncia.nato.int/business/procurement/neo-eprocurement
The reference for the IFB is IFB-CO-424311-GVB and all correspondence concerning the IFB should include this reference.
The Procurement Method for this procurement opportunity is Lowest Price Technical Compliant (LPTC).
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENT
Please see attached.
BECOMING ELIGIBLE TO BID
A Declaration of Eligibility (DOE) is NOT required for participation. Indicate your interest by emailing the Point of Contact listed in the attachment to request being added to the bidder’s list and receive the solicitation.
IMPORTANT DATES:
NCIA distributes the IFB (planned): 01 September 2026
Bid closing (anticipated): 06 October 2026
Contract Award (estimated): 15 December 2026