Why would a nation choose to procure through an NSPA framework agreement rather than bilaterally?
There are several compelling benefits. From a supplier’s perspective, an existing framework can facilitate a quicker procurement as everyone is working through an established mechanism. For some nations, the NSPA can act on in lieu of a domestic agency if that is the preference. Finally, a framework agreement allows us as a supplier to offer pre-agreed prices for different quantities thereby giving nations clarity. One important aspect to understand is asset ownership: even when procured through the NSPA, all equipment is owned by the purchasing nation, not by the NSPA itself.