Opportunity

NATO Support and Procurement Agency #TPA26P&A02

RFI for Electronic Warfare Pod and Payload Solutions for UAS Platforms

Posted

October 04, 2023

Respond By

October 16, 2026

Identifier

TPA26P&A02

NAICS

334511, 336419, 336414

This opportunity is a Request for Information (RFI) from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for Electronic Warfare (EW) pod and payload solutions for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS): - Government Buyer: - NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) - Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Programme - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - Electronic Warfare (EW) compatible pod systems for UAS - EW payloads for integration with Class 1 and Class 3 UAS platforms - High Technological Readiness Level (TRL) solutions that can be certified for airworthiness - Modular, scalable, platform-agnostic, and open architecture designs - Technical requirements include pod size, weight, power, interface compatibility, and EW capabilities (electronic surveillance, defense, and attack) - Vendors are asked to provide compliance matrices, technical documentation, and evidence of system capabilities - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Solutions must be compatible with multiple UAS classes - Emphasis on modularity, scalability, and open architecture - Airworthiness certification is required - This is an RFI for information gathering and planning; no contract award will result from this notice

Description

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Programme for the supply of an Electronic Warfare (EW) compatible pod/pod system and/or EW payloads capable of being carried in the pod system. The RFI seeks information on high Technological Readiness Level (TRL) aircraft pod systems that can be certified for airworthiness and integrated into UAS platforms, providing capabilities for electronic surveillance, defense, and attack. The solicitation includes detailed technical requirements for both Class 1 and Class 3 UAS pods and their EW payloads, emphasizing modularity, scalability, and compatibility with multiple UAS platforms. Responses are for information and planning purposes only and will not result in a contract award.

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