Description
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying wide‑area or global geospatial data sets (raster and vector) that support NATO operational planning. The focus is on data such as soil, transportation networks, infrastructure, land‑cover, and forest characteristics, with required specifications on resolution, attribute detail, licensing, and compatibility with the CoreGIS application (Esri ArcGIS). Respondents must submit a concise (≤15‑page) PDF/Word response by 12:00 CET on 22 Sept 2026, addressing the detailed questions in Annex A, including data sources, technical specs, pricing for NATO‑only and NATO‑plus‑non‑NATO licensing, and any innovative alternatives. The RFI is informational only; no contract award is implied at this stage.
• Target audience: vendors located in NATO member countries.
• Deliverable: written response (PDF/Word) covering company info, technical capability, and detailed answers to three question sets.
• Key data themes: global soil, transportation (road/rail/bridge), multi‑modal network, land‑cover/forest attributes.
• Required format: subject line “Response to RFI [RFI Number] – [Company Name]”.
• Optional: demonstration may be requested after submission, free of charge.
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Contact
Emira Kapetanovic(Principal Contracting Assistant)