Opportunity
NATO Support and Procurement Agency #25LTS001
Sole Source Procurement of Airbus A330MRTT EFB Fitting Device Kits for NATO MMF Fleet
Posted
February 08, 2025
Identifier
25LTS001
NAICS
336413
This opportunity involves a planned sole source procurement for specialized cockpit equipment for the Multinational Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) Fleet under NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA): - Government Buyer: - NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), supporting the Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) - OEM Highlight: - Airbus Defence and Space is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specified - Products/Services Requested: - A330MRTT EFB Fitting Device Kits - NLD-MAR and EASA certified - Cockpit-installed, supplier-independent fitting devices for electronic flight bags (EFBs) - Each kit supports one EFB per pilot - Provides TC1-COD(2021)0291 compliant charging using aircraft power - Future capability for in-flight internet (Ethernet) and Own Ship Position connectivity - Initial purchase: 10 kits, with an option to increase to 13 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Supplier must have MAA-NLD Design Organization Approval (DOA) - Access to A330MRTT design data is required - Supplier must be able to update official aircraft documentation (AFM, FCOM, FC-QRH, AMM, AIPC, TSM) - Kits must be certified for both NLD-MAR and EASA standards - No other OEMs or vendors are mentioned; procurement is planned as sole source to Airbus Defence and Space
Description
This opportunity involves the supply of the A330MRTT EFB Fitting Device, which includes NLD-MAR and EASA certified kits containing cockpit installed EFB supplier independent fitting devices. These devices are capable of positioning electronic flight bags and compliant charging using aircraft provided power, with future capability for connecting in-flight internet and Own Ship Position using aircraft provided position data. The contract is planned to be awarded on a sole source basis to Airbus Defence and Space, with ten kits initially and an option to increase to thirteen. The tentative RFP date is February 21, 2025, and the opportunity was published on February 8, 2025.