NATO Request for Information: Forensics Evidence Management (FEM) System
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) for a Forensics Evidence Management (FEM) System. This RFI is for market research, planning, and budgeting purposes only, not a request for bids. NCIA seeks industry input on potential solutions, capabilities, and draft requirements to inform future acquisition strategies. Responses are due by 12:00 hours Central European Time (CET) on 06 July 2026.
Purpose & Scope
NCIA is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors and gather input on potential solutions for an upcoming acquisition of a Forensics Evidence Management (FEM) System. The RFI aims to provide NCIA with a clear understanding of the marketplace, available capabilities, estimated costs, and potential acquisition strategies. This is a planning and budgeting exercise.
Key Information for Respondents
- Feedback Requested: Industry partners are invited to share relevant corporate capabilities and experience, review and comment on NCIA's draft requirements (Annexes A & B), and identify any risks or concerns.
- Eligibility: Only companies from NATO member countries are eligible to participate.
- Key Areas of Interest for Feedback: Respondents should provide input on the overall fit of their solutions to the draft Epics and User Stories, alignment with Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Managed Service offerings, user story exceptions/gaps/risks, recommended additional capabilities, implementation/operation/sustainment approaches, configuration/customization/integration details, and licensing/renewal/support models.
Submission Details
- Submission Deadline: 12:00 hours CET on 06 July 2026.
- Submission Format: Responses must use the Excel Response template provided in Annex C of the RFI document. The subject line for submissions should be: "Response to RFI 424358-FEM – [Company Name]".
- Contact: Leonora Alushani, Contracting Officer, at RFI-424358-TSSU@ncia.nato.int. All correspondence should reference RFI-424358-FEM.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract. It is not a request for bids.