Kongsberg LTSSP Services - Sole Authorized Source Letter.pdf

This is a Sole Source Letter from Kongsberg Maritime, Inc. to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding long-term system support for simulators at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA).

Kongsberg Maritime, Inc. is requesting confirmation as the sole source supplier for continued support of the TANO and Ship's Bridge Simulator systems currently installed at USMMA. The letter confirms that Kongsberg is the only vendor authorized to support and upgrade the proprietary hardware and software in these simulators. The Long-Term System Support Program (LTSSP) includes hardware and software support, Kongsberg's K-Sim simulation software updates, scheduled site visits, and system maintenance services provided by Kongsberg's factory-trained technical support staff. The letter, dated June 26, 2026, is addressed to Theodore Nigro, Contracting Officer at the Department of Transportation, and requests acknowledgment that no other vendor is able to provide the required support and maintenance services for this specialized maritime simulation equipment.