NATO Request for Information: Commercial Local CIS Support
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) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI-07448) to identify qualified vendors and gather input for an upcoming acquisition of Commercial Local CIS Support. This RFI aims to understand the marketplace, available capabilities, and potential acquisition strategies for on-site support services up to Level 2 across various sites. Responses are due by 12:00 hours CET on 27 February 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for bids or a commitment to award a contract. NCIA seeks feedback from industry partners on relevant corporate capabilities and experience, and comments on draft requirements (Annexes A and B) to improve performance outcomes, competition, and efficiency for future solicitations. The scope involves local on-site support for CIS services.
Eligibility & Submission
Only companies from NATO member countries are eligible to participate. Responses should be submitted in PDF or Word format, including responses to Annex A (Requested Information), comments on Annex B (Draft Statement of Work/Performance Work Statement), a cover page, and optional company brochures or past performance references. The subject line for submissions should be "Response to RFI [RFI Number] – [Company Name]".
Key Details
- Opportunity Type: Request for Information (RFI-07448)
- Issuing Agency: NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Deadline: 12:00 hours CET on 27 February 2026 (extended by Amendment 1)
- Nature: Planning and informational purposes only; no contract award intended from this RFI.
- Confidentiality: NCIA will consider all responses as confidential commercial information.
Point of Contact
For questions or clarifications, contact Esteban Diaz at Esteban.diaz@ncia.nato.int. Do NOT submit RFI responses to the Department of Commerce.