NATO Business Opportunity: Information Environment Assessment Capability (IEAC) Audience Research
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), through a Special Notice posted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Information Environment Assessment Capability (IEAC) Audience Research. This pre-solicitation aims to establish a multi-award Framework Agreement (FA) for audience research campaigns across all NATO member nations. The estimated value is EUR 3,500,000.00.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is to establish a multi-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Framework Agreement. Under this FA, NCIA will conduct short tenders for Audience Research campaigns, encompassing:
- Quantitative Research
- Qualitative Research
- Analysis and Reporting The scope covers all NATO member nations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice for a multi-award IDIQ Framework Agreement (IFB-424348-IEAC)
- Estimated Value: EUR 3,500,000.00
- Eligibility: Participation is restricted to vendors from participating NATO nations. U.S. prime contractors must maintain a professionally active facility within the United States and register with NCIA’s eProcurement tool, Neo.
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: 30 April 2026
- Anticipated Bid Closing: 15 June 2026
- Estimated Contract Award: 30 November 2026
- Bidders Conference: 12 May 2026
Evaluation
The evaluation methodology for FA holders will be Best Value. Key selection criteria include:
- Experience in robust research
- Strength of proprietary network/partners
- Ability to organize research delivery
Additional Notes
A Declaration of Eligibility (DOE) is NOT required. Interested vendors should email the Point of Contact listed in the attachment to be added to the bidder's list and receive the solicitation. The IFB package is anticipated to be NATO UNCLASSIFIED. Solicitation documentation and bid submission language will be English. Vendors are advised to regularly check for updates.