NATO Business Opportunity: Operations and Maintenance of NATO Biometrics Identity Intelligence Capability for KFOR
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) intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of a NATO Biometrics Identity Intelligence Capability for the Kosovo Force (KFOR). This opportunity is open to potential U.S. vendors, with the bid closing anticipated on March 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The RFQ seeks to establish a contract for two primary areas:
- O&M Services: Provide comprehensive O&M services for all biometric equipment used by the KFOR J2X Vetting Team. This includes ensuring system availability, security, and continuous evolution to meet emerging operational and training requirements.
- Specialized Training: Deliver specialized training on the effective use of the biometric equipment. Additionally, provide awareness training focused on technical exploitation purposes, aligned with operational challenges identified within the KFOR Area of Operations (AOO).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ-CO-424345-NBIIC)
- Agency: NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA)
- Eligibility: A Declaration of Eligibility (DOE) is NOT required for participation.
- RFQ Distribution (Planned): February 23, 2026
- Bid Closing (Anticipated): March 18, 2026
- Contract Award (Estimated): March 31, 2026
- Published: February 19, 2026
Set-Aside
No specific set-aside designation is applicable for this NATO business opportunity.
Additional Notes
Potential U.S. vendors can access the solicitation documentation via NCIA’s eProcurement tool, Neo, at https://www.ncia.nato.int/business/procurement/neo-eprocurement. All correspondence regarding the RFQ should include the reference: RFQ-CO-424345-NBIIC.