Intent to issue sole-source award.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division intends to issue a firm-fixed price order under a basic ordering agreement to Kollmorgen Corporation's Electro Optical Division on a sole source basis. This procurement, classified under NAICS code 541330, covers engineering services related to the MK 46 Optical Sight System. Kollmorgen will be responsible for generating Engineering Change Proposals, Notices of Revision, waiver requests, and providing other necessary engineering support. The contractor will also provide technical support and participate in Integrated Product Team meetings as requested by the MK 46 Contracting Officer's Representative, including travel when necessary. Kollmorgen Corporation is uniquely qualified as the original designer, developer, and sole producer of the MK 46 Optical Sight System, holding exclusive knowledge required for this work. This sole source award ensures continuity and specialized expertise for maintaining and updating the system. The contracting activity is based at Port Hueneme, California, and the planned order reflects the Department of Defense’s reliance on Kollmorgen’s distinctive capabilities for this critical defense equipment.