NATO Request for Information: Open-Source Intelligence Commercial Order of Battle Data
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), reference RFI-CO-42616067-ORBAT, to gather input on potential solutions for Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) processing capabilities, specifically focusing on commercial Order of Battle (ORBAT) data. This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only, not a request for bids, and aims to inform future acquisition strategies. Responses are due by 17:00 hours Central European Time (CET) on 12 June 2026.
Scope of Information Sought
NCIA is seeking information on commercially available, operationally mature data products and services that provide persistent access to structured defense and military capability data via an API. Key functional requirements include:
- A fully integrated API data layer for multiple NATO Functional Area Services (FAS).
- Structured, interconnected, and continuously updated defense intelligence across datasets such as:
- Equipment & Platforms: Technical specifications, capabilities, imagery, operational status.
- Orders of Battle (ORBAT): Global military force structures, unit compositions, command relationships, base locations.
- Military Installations: Geolocated data on worldwide military facilities.
- Country Reporting: Political, military, economic, social, infrastructure assessments. Non-functional requirements emphasize continual updates, interconnections, and API accessibility in a format suitable for multiple FAS ingestion.
Contract & Timeline
This RFI is for planning purposes only. The envisaged contractual relationship for the OSINF dataset will be established through a subsequent NATO Competitive Procurement. The anticipated Period of Performance is 3 years with an option to extend. The solution requires an API for access by global NATO users.
- Response Due: 12 June 2026, 17:00 CET
- Published: 01 June 2026
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Request for Information)
Submission & Eligibility
Responses should be submitted in PDF or Word format, not exceeding 10 pages (excluding cover page, company brochures, and past performance references). Submissions must address Annex A (Requested Information), Annex B (Comments on High-Level Summary of Requirements), and Annex C (RFI Questions). This RFI is for informational purposes only; no contract will be awarded based on responses.
- Eligibility: Only companies from a NATO member country can participate or respond.
Additional Notes
Annex C includes specific questions regarding company information, comments on requirements, capabilities, past experience, security, costing models, and subcontractor approaches. The Point of Contact for this RFI is Nicholas Griffin (Nicholas.Griffin@ncia.nato.int).