I figure they would want a design that is already internationally adopted (which this new Nacra 17 is obviously not.)
The
evaluation criteria (pdf) have been spelled out pretty explicitly and that's not one of the considerations. The closest is this -
Past performance and capability of the Manufacturer/Supplier Team – The manufacturer/suppliers of proposed equipment will be required to show that they have the experience and expertise and the means to distribute the equipment globally. Factors in this category include builders and distributors in place for global distribution without delay.
