# NATO Support and Procurement Agency #26LDM024

Sole Source Service Support for IRIS-T SLM Weapon System by NATO Support and Procurement Agency

**Buyer:** LD - Communications, Air and Missile Defense Programme
**Posted:** October 04, 2023
**Identifier:** 26LDM024
**NAICS:** 336419, 541330

This opportunity involves in-service support for the IRIS-T SLM weapon system, managed by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), LD - Communications, Air and Missile Defense Programme.
- Government Buyer:
  - NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)
  - LD - Communications, Air and Missile Defense Programme
- OEM Highlight:
  - DIEHL DEFENCE GMBH & CO KG is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the IRIS-T SLM system
- Vendors Mentioned:
  - DIEHL DEFENCE GMBH & CO KG (sole source)
- Products/Services Requested:
  - In-service support for the IRIS-T SLM weapon system
    - Depot Level Maintenance
    - On Site Maintenance
    - Configuration Management
    - Integrated Logistics Support
    - Post Design Services
  - No specific part numbers or quantities are listed
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Sole source justification: Only the OEM can provide proprietary technical data, documentation, and engineering files necessary for system integrity and integration
  - All support services must ensure proper integration of all sub-systems
- No other OEMs or vendors are mentioned; all details are focused on DIEHL DEFENCE GMBH & CO KG

### Description

This opportunity is for a service related to In Service Support for the IRIS-T SLM weapon system, including Depot Level Maintenance, On Site Maintenance, Configuration Management, Integrated Logistics Support, and Post Design Services. The contract is intended to be awarded on a sole source basis to DIEHL DEFENCE GMBH & CO KG, the OEM of the IRIS-T SLM system, due to the need for access to technical data and system integrity assurance. The tentative RFP date is October 23, 2026, with a publication date of September 22, 2026. A main attachment PDF document is available for download providing further details.

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