NATO Support and Procurement Agency #26LAM019

Procurement of 4 SAR Helicopters and Comprehensive In-Service Support for Belgian Air Force

This opportunity is for the procurement of four super medium Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopters and comprehensive in-service support for the Belgian Air Force, managed by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). - Government Buyer: - NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), LA - Aviation Support office, on behalf of the Belgian Air Force - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to industry - Products/Services Requested: - Four super medium SAR helicopters, each fully equipped for SAR and Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operations - Includes all necessary medical equipment - Comprehensive in-service support package: - Initial and recurrent training for pilots and operators - Technical and logistic support - Outsourcing of Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) activities - Line and base maintenance - Spare parts provision, based on fleet availability targets (not time/material) - Leasing of one helicopter of the same type prior to main fleet entry into service - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Logistic support is based on fleet availability targets, not traditional time/material contracts - First helicopter delivery required within 6 months of contract award - Contract period is 5 years, with possible extension to 10 years

Description

This opportunity involves a service contract for the procurement of 4 super medium SAR helicopters and a comprehensive in-service support package for the Belgian Air Force. The scope includes initial and recurrent training for pilots and operators, technical and logistic support, and outsourcing CAMO activities along with line and base maintenance. The helicopters will be equipped with all necessary medical equipment for SAR/HEMS operations, and logistic support will be based on fleet availability targets rather than time/material. The contract period is estimated at 5 years, with a possible extension to 10 years, and the first delivery must occur within 6 months of contract award. Additionally, the Belgian Air Force intends to lease one helicopter of the same type to deliver SAR missions prior to the entry into service of the procured helicopters.

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