NATO Support and Procurement Agency #26LAM007

Sole Source Integration of IFF Mode 5 on Lynx Mk95A Helicopters

This opportunity involves a planned sole source procurement by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), LA - Aviation Support office, for specialized avionics integration services: - Government Buyer: - NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), LA - Aviation Support office - OEMs and Vendors: - Leonardo UK Ltd (Leonardo Helicopters UK, LHUK) is the sole OEM mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - Integration of LASS IFF Mode 5 Level 2 into the avionics suite of five Lynx Mk95A helicopters - Replacement of the existing IFF Mode 4 system - Services include all necessary design, engineering, and installation work - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: Only Leonardo UK Ltd holds the intellectual property, design authority, and technical data required for this upgrade - Other firms may submit evidence of their qualifications if they believe they can fulfill the requirement - No specific part numbers or off-the-shelf products; requirement is for specialized integration services - Quantities: - Five Lynx Mk95A helicopters to be upgraded - No other OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the notice

Description

This opportunity is for a service related to the integration of LASS IFF Mode 5 Level 2 in the avionics suite by replacing the existing IFF Mode 4 system on five Lynx Mk95A helicopters. The contract is planned to be awarded on a sole source basis to Leonardo UK Ltd, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) with intellectual property rights for the Lynx helicopter avionics integration. The publication date of the notice is April 13, 2026, with a tentative request for proposal (RFP) date of July 31, 2026. Interested firms capable of fulfilling the requirement are invited to submit evidence of their capability within 10 calendar days of publication.

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