NATO Request for Information: Cumulonimbus Clouds (CB) Global Application MS-424292-CBG

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify available nowcasting of severe weather solutions (interactive portals) on the market that fulfil the requirements presented in the RFI. At this stage, NCIA is willing to evaluate all available solutions on the market that can provide a capable and cost-effective solution to NATO so as to provide all essential aviation weather support. This RFI is issued solely for informational purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). Responses are to be submitted no later than 17:00 Brussels time on 06 October 2025. Do NOT submit your RFI responses to the Department of Commerce. Please submit your responses to the RFI Point of Contact, whose email is provided on page 2 of the RFI. Any response to this RFI shall be provided on a cost-free voluntary basis. Not responding will not prejudice or cause the exclusion of companies from any future procurement that may arise from this RFI. Responses to this RFI, and any information provided within the context of this RFI, including but not limited to pricing, quantities, capabilities, functionalities, and requirements, will be considered as information only and will not constitute a commitment or obligation on the part of NCIA/NATO to enter any procurement process or make any purchase. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. NCIA reserves the right, at any time, to cancel this RFI, partially or in its entirety. No legal liability on the part of NCIA for payment of any sort shall arise, and in no event will a cause of action lie with any prospective participant for the recovery of any costs incurred in connection with the preparation of documentation or participation in response hereto. All effort initiated or undertaken by prospective RFI participants shall be done considering and accepting this fact. Your participation in this RFI is greatly appreciated.