Why? Is there any technical reason? Compiling and generating a lib for a different compiler is perhaps not a big problem?
Or is it just the double work / double testing? Perhaps even double certification / double cost?
Could it be a solution to get a non-IAR lib, which can't be used in a real product, with no support from TI?
General interest:
Does IAR work under Linux? Can BLE software compiled with IAR under Linux?
Suggestion for next TI-BLE deliveries:
Would it be possible to add at least pre-compiled HEX files for each of the delivered examples?