Purchase Order N0017313P0760

The Office of Naval Research awarded Newport Corp a $13,758.14 firm fixed-price purchase order for laser equipment on March 5, 2013, with a completion date of April 16, 2013. The contract, performed at Newport's facility in Irvine, California, was issued with no small business set-aside designation, reflecting Newport's status as an established large business in the federal marketplace. Newport Corp, a subsidiary of MKS Instruments Inc., is a leading global manufacturer of precision optical and laser systems serving defense, aerospace, and scientific research applications.

Newport has an extensive track record supplying advanced laser systems and optical equipment to defense and civilian research agencies. The company's federal portfolio includes prior awards from the Office of Naval Research, Naval Research Laboratory, Air Force Research Laboratory, Department of Defense, and NASA for tunable lasers, femtosecond laser systems, optical tables, and specialized optical components. Beyond direct equipment procurement, Newport provides comprehensive aftermarket support including service agreements, maintenance contracts, and repair services. The company has also received subcontract awards from major defense contractors and research institutions including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory for motion controllers, linear stages, and laser systems.