Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery Systems (MCADS) and heavy drop equipment

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The Danish Defense Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) intends to conclude a framework agreement for the purchase of 3 Airborne Systems Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery Systems (MCADS) and spare parts incl. documentation, training and equipment for the training of Heavy Drop.
MCADS  is a platform by means of a parachute system allows dropping a 11m Rigid-hulled Inflatable Boat (RHIB) from the air to water globally, primarily from the Danish C-130J HERCULES alternatively from foreign transport aircraft operated by the Danish Defense's strategic partners.

MCADS shall be considered as a system that includes:
- MCADS platform
- Parachute Release System
- Cargo parachutes and lashing
- Training of technical and operational personnel
- Logistics.

The MCADS must be certified for use in the Danish C-130J HERCULES

Specifically, the acquisition (Framework Agreement) is expected to contain the following:
- Initial acquisition of approximately 3 MCADS incl. documentation, training and equipment to build heavy drop capacity.
- Initial purchase of spare parts to cover 10-12 drops
- Ongoing add-on and replacement of MCADS incl. training and updating of documentation
- Ongoing acquisition of spare parts for MCADS
- Additional accessories related to the use and maintenance of MCADS

It is emphasized that the above mentioned quantities are an indication of DALO desired needs. DALO therefore can not guarantee a minimum purchase.