Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Newport Corporation

The Department of Defense, through the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific), intends to award a sole-source contract to Newport Corporation of Irvine, CA, for the procurement of 3 kilometers of polarization-maintaining PANDA fiber, specifically the F-PM1550 with FC/APC terminations. This procurement is based on a Justification for Non-Competitive Procurement, indicating that Newport Corporation is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's requirements. The fiber is critical for optical instruments and test equipment, underscoring its importance in defense applications. Interested parties may express their capabilities and interest by contacting Kylie Nevells at kylie.m.nevells.civ@us.navy.mil by July 2, 2025, at 1300 Pacific, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to participate.