NATO Request for Information: ISR Collection Orchestration Service
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 an ISR Collection Orchestration Service. This RFI seeks industry input to identify qualified vendors and gather potential solutions to support Allied Command Operations (ACO) in orchestrating Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) data on unclassified networks, as the Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space (APSS) program moves towards Full Operational Capability (FOC). Responses are due by 12:00 hours CET on 30 April 2026.
Scope of Work
NCIA aims to provide ACO collection managers with a unified service to search, order, manage, process, view, and task national, commercial, and publicly available ISR information. Key areas of interest include:
- Collection Opportunities: Understanding and optimizing collection plans.
- Collection Tasking: Ability to task commercial and national capabilities via a single platform.
- Data Access: Access to third-party services and data via APIs.
- Data Analytics: Visualizing metrics related to tasking and access.
- Non-Functional Requirements: Intuitive, scalable, robust customer service, and integration of NATO space-based ISR data.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes only.
- Envisioned Service Duration: 3 years with an option to extend.
- Set-Aside: Participation is limited to companies from NATO member countries.
- Response Due: 12:00 hours CET on 30 April 2026.
- Published: April 2, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties should submit responses in PDF or Word format, not exceeding 10 pages. Submissions should include company information, relevant capabilities, comments on draft requirements (Annex B), responses to RFI questions (Annex C), Rough Order Magnitude (ROM), pricing models, and approach to subcontractors/training. Industry input will be analyzed to refine requirements and shape future acquisition strategies. This RFI is not a request for bids and does not guarantee a contract award.
Additional Notes
The NCIA reference for this RFI is RFI-186962-APSS-ICOS. All correspondence should reference this number. Point of Contact: Adrian Lita at RFI-186962-APSS_ICOS@ncia.nato.int.