NATO Business Opportunity: Provision of Global Seamless Vector Basemap Data

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) is soliciting the provision of a Global Seamless Vector Basemap Data Package under solicitation number IFB-CO-424311-GVB. The objective is to establish a foundation for authoritative national geospatial data that supports NATO operations, specifically for web mapping, rapid mapping, geospatial analysis, routing, and geolocation services. The required data must be compliant with STANAG 2592 NATO Geospatial Information Framework (NGIF) and compatible with NATO's Esri-based CoreGIS solution. Deliverables include vector data conflating Overture Maps with vendor data, professional symbolization, derived products such as raster and vector caches and routable networks, and comprehensive metadata. The data license must cover both NATO and Non-NATO Entities in support of North Atlantic Council approved activities, with options for national use and future updates. The procurement method is designated as Best Value, although earlier documentation referenced Lowest Price Technical Compliant. Eligible U.S. prime contractors must maintain a professionally active facility within the United States and register via the Neo eProcurement tool. Participation is generally restricted to vendors from participating NATO nations. The planned timeline includes the distribution of the IFB on October 15, 2026, a bid closing date of November 20, 2026, and an estimated contract award date of February 1, 2027. Interested parties must contact the designated point of contact to be added to the bidder's list, and all proposals must be submitted in English.