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RFI-186962-APSS-ICOS.pdf | Apr 2, 2026 |
NATO Request for Information: ISR Collection Orchestration Service
Contact and place of performance
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BEL
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified vendors and gather input on potential solutions to support the ability of Allied Command Operations (ACO) to orchestrate Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) data procured or accessed on the unclassified network. The Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space (APSS) program represents...
View moreThis RFI is issued for planning purposes only and is not a request for bids. It is part of NCIA’s effort to ensure it has a clear understanding of the marketplace, available capabilities, and potential acquisition strategies to deliver ACO capabilities as APSS moves towards FOC, supported through the Intel and ISR Functional Services Data Management Project.
Submission instructions and additional details can be found in the RFI (attached).
Do NOT submit your RFI response to the Department of Commerce. Submission instructions and additional details can be found in the RFI.
The NCIA reference for this RFI is RFI-186962-APSS-ICOS, and all correspondence concerning this matter should reference this number.
The response deadline is 5:00 pm Central European Time (CET) on 29 May 2026.
Your participation in this RFI is greatly appreciated.
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) issued this Request for Information (RFI), identified by solicitation number RFI-186962-APSS-ICOS, to identify qualified vendors and gather input for the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Collection Orchestration Service. This initiative supports the Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space (APSS) program, which aims to establish a persistent, federated space-based ISR capability through the Aquila virtual constellation by integrating national satellites, commercial providers, and publicly available data sources. As the program transitions from Initial Operational Capability toward Full Operational Capability (FOC), Allied Command Operations (ACO) requires a unified service on unclassified networks to search, order, manage, process, and task collection requirements.
The Bureau of Industry and Security serves as the issuing agency for this special notice, which is classified under NAICS 541519: Other Computer Related Services. NCIA seeks industry perspectives on the scope of envisioned services, current market capabilities, and pricing models to inform acquisition strategies for the Intel and ISR Functional Services Data Management Project. The place of performance is Belgium, and one attachment titled RFI-186962-APSS-ICOS.pdf was provided at the time of publication. This inquiry is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for bids.
Responses to this RFI must be submitted by May 29, 2026, at 5:00 pm Central European Time. Submissions should follow the specific instructions provided by NCIA and should not be sent to the Department of Commerce. All correspondence related to this market research effort must reference the NCIA reference number RFI-186962-APSS-ICOS.
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