NATO Request for Information: Open-Source Intelligence Commercial Order of Battle Data

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.