Opportunity
NATO Support and Procurement Agency #26LBS069
NSPA Guided Precision Aerial Delivery Systems (GPADS) and Services Procurement
Posted
October 04, 2023
Identifier
26LBS069
NAICS
336414, 336419, 336413
NSPA is preparing a procurement for Guided Precision Aerial Delivery Systems (GPADS) and related services. - Government Buyer: - NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) - LB - General and Cooperative Services Programme - Products Requested: - GPADS autonomous guidance units for payloads from 25 lb to 10,000 lb - Estimated 20–60 units per payload category - Multiple parachute types (60 ft to 2100 ft) - Estimated 30–70 units per parachute type - Technical documentation (8 sets) - Spare parts and consumables (12 sets) - Services Requested: - Maintenance support (7 units) - Optional training for system operators, parachute mechanics, container handling, GPS repeater use, and cargo airdrop - Unique Requirements: - Recognized quality management systems (AQAP 2110 and OEM Certificate of Conformance) - Open to suppliers from NATO Nations, Austria, and Ukraine - Industry input via RFI to refine technical feasibility, contracting models, risk management, supply chain, and innovative solutions - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the notice - Estimated period of performance is 5 years
Description
This opportunity is for the supply of Guided Precision Aerial Delivery Systems (GPADS) with autonomous guidance systems for different payloads and parachute capacities. The procurement includes training, maintenance support, spare parts/consumables, and technical documentation. The estimated period of performance is 5 years, and the authorized supplier countries include NATO Nations, Austria, and Ukraine. An RFI will be released to engage industry input on technical feasibility, contracting models, risk management, supply chain, and innovative solutions to shape the final tender.