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How to respond to NATO NCIA’s OSINT Capability market research
What NCIA is seeking
The NATO Communications and Information Agency is gathering industry feedback on potential solutions for a planned Open-Source Intelligence capability. It wants input on a draft high-level problem statement, including ways to improve performance outcomes, competition, and efficiency, as well as risks or concerns for planning.
This is market research for planning purposes, not a request for bids. The questionnaire is intended to help NCIA understand available capabilities and potential acquisition strategies.
Deadline and industry workshop
Submit the online questionnaire by 12:00 CET on November 4, 2026. The listed deadline is November 4, 2026, at 6:00 AM ET.
NCIA also plans a dedicated OSINT Data Exploitation and Visualization Workshop at NATO Edge from November 17–19 in Izmir, Türkiye. NCIA will answer clarifying questions and invite comments from participants.
Who should consider responding
This opportunity may suit technology firms with relevant OSINT capabilities or experience in data exploitation and visualization. Organizations able to comment on the problem statement, available solutions, performance outcomes, competition, efficiency, or planning risks may also have useful input.
How to access the questionnaire
Click “View original source” above to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the opportunity.
You may need a free account to view the documents. The questionnaire provides the submission instructions and additional details; submit responses through the online questionnaire.
Prepare useful, specific feedback
Review the draft problem statement and questionnaire before drafting your response. Tie comments to the outcomes NCIA identifies, and explain clearly how your recommendations could affect performance, competition, or efficiency.
Identify relevant risks or concerns and make your feedback specific enough to help NCIA understand the marketplace. Check the questionnaire’s instructions and submit before the stated CET deadline. If attending the workshop, prepare concise comments and clarifying questions.
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