NATO Request for Information: Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Processing Capabilities
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 Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) processing capabilities. This RFI is for market research and planning purposes to identify qualified vendors and gather input on potential solutions. Responses are due by 17:00 CET on 13 February 2026.
Purpose
This RFI, referenced as RFI-CO-424330-OSINT, is issued by NCIA to conduct market research. It aims to understand the marketplace, available capabilities, and potential acquisition strategies for future OSINT processing capabilities. This is not a request for bids or proposals, and no contract will be awarded based on RFI responses.
Scope of Interest & Key Information Requested
NCIA is seeking feedback on potential solutions for OSINT processing. Key areas of interest include:
- Managed Attribution Service: Capabilities for tailoring online presence, accessing geo-restricted content, and evading tracking.
- OSINT Platform: A front-end platform for data access and analytics on unclassified and classified networks, utilizing advanced analytical techniques such as Geolocation, Anomaly detection, Facial recognition, Named Entity Recognition, and Deepfake identification.
- Data Acquisition and Collection Services: Access to data from diverse sources including traditional media, social media, surface/deep/dark web, IoT data, blockchain analysis, and events data.
- Report Writing and Source Registry: Tools for data processing, report generation, automated summarization, and source reliability scoring.
- Non-Functional Requirements: Including tailored online training, scalable licensing, intuitive interfaces, robust customer service, and adaptability to industry advancements.
Respondents are requested to provide information as outlined in Annex A, share corporate capabilities and experience, comment on draft requirements in Annex B, and answer RFI questions in Annex C.
Submission Details
- Response Deadline: 17:00 CET on 13 February 2026.
- Submission Method: Via email to Nicholas.Griffin@ncia.nato.int.
- Email Subject Line: "Response to RFI [RFI-CO-424330-OSINT] – [Company Name]".
- Format: PDF or Word format, not exceeding 10 pages (excluding cover page, brochures, and past performance references).
Eligibility & Important Notes
- Eligibility: Only companies from a NATO member country can participate.
- Disclaimer: This RFI is for informational purposes only. Respondents are responsible for all incurred costs. NCIA reserves the right to cancel this market survey at any time.
Point of Contact
- Nicholas Griffin, Senior Contracting Officer (Nicholas.Griffin@ncia.nato.int).