Opportunity
SAM #6923G226P000107
Sole-source support award for USMMA Kongsberg maritime simulators
Buyer
6923G2 DOT MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
Posted
October 02, 2026
Identifier
6923G226P000107
NAICS
541519, 811210
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration awarded support for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy’s Kongsberg maritime simulation systems. - Government buyer - U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration - U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Division of Procurement, Kings Point, New York; support locations include Samuels Hall and Fulton Hall - Contracting Officer: Theodore Nigro - Award and value - Sole-source award for maintenance and long-term system support - Award amount: $164,065; an attachment cites an estimated cost of $31,215 for the K-Sim Neptune support requirement - OEM - Kongsberg Maritime, Inc. is identified as the system provider and sole authorized source for the proprietary support described - Systems and requested support - Full Mission Ship Simulator and K-Sim Engine floating-license server: maintenance and support at Samuels Hall - K-Sim Neptune Engine Room Simulator floating license server and software: software updates, remote technical support, and scheduled site visits at Fulton Hall - Existing TANO and Ship’s Bridge Simulator: proprietary hardware and software support, K-Sim updates, scheduled site visits, and system maintenance - Notable requirements - Support is for installed simulator hardware, software, and floating-license systems used for midshipmen training, including STCW competency and sea-time training - Kongsberg states that the proprietary interfaces and systems require its factory-trained personnel and that other vendors are not authorized to provide the described support - No quantities, part numbers, or period of performance are specified in the provided information
Description
Sole Source Contract to Kongsberg Maritime to provide maintenance and support for the Kongsberg Full Mission Ship Simulator, K-Sim engine floating license, Samuels Hall, United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York. Sole Source Justification attached.