Purchase Order N6426721P0076

The U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command awarded a $5.3 million firm fixed-price purchase order to Kongsberg Discovery US, LLC for wet side components of a multibeam sonar system. The contract, awarded on August 12, 2021, with a completion date of April 30, 2026, supports the TAG-67 program and will be performed at the contractor's facility in Lynnwood, Washington. This award was made on a sole source basis without a small business set-aside, reflecting the specialized nature of the required underwater acoustic technology. Kongsberg Discovery US, a subsidiary of Norway-based Kongsberg Group, specializes in advanced maritime technology solutions, including multibeam echo sounders, sonar systems, sensors, and associated engineering services for federal agencies.

The contract represents a component delivery under Naval Sea Systems Command's broader maritime technology initiatives. Kongsberg Discovery US has established itself as a critical supplier of sophisticated underwater acoustic equipment to multiple federal agencies, including NOAA, the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, and the U.S. Geological Survey. The company maintains several significant indefinite delivery contracts, including a $96.1 million bathymetry mapping supplies and services agreement with Naval Sea Systems Command running through August 2029, underscoring its strategic importance in supporting naval operations and marine research capabilities. The multibeam sonar system wet side components procured under this award are essential elements of the broader oceanographic and hydrographic mapping capabilities maintained by the Navy.