Notice of Award

The Department of War’s Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), acting for the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Accounting Agency (DPAA), has awarded a firm‑fixed‑price contract (HQ003426PE157) to Norbit US, LTD. for the purchase, shipment, and two‑day training on the Norbit WINGHEAD X Elite multibeam sonar system and associated accessories. The system provides sub‑centimeter bathymetric data to support underwater survey, search, and recovery missions, improving safety and efficiency for ROV and diver operations. The award value is $350,000 and the procurement was justified as a limited‑source (brand‑name) acquisition because Norbit is the sole domestic distributor of this patented technology. • Contract award: $350,000 (firm‑fixed‑price) • Product: Norbit WINGHEAD X Elite multibeam sonar + accessories + 2‑day training • Purpose: High‑resolution seafloor mapping for DPAA underwater investigations • Procurement method: Limited‑source (sole‑source) under FAR Part 12 • Contractor: Norbit US, LTD (CAGE 6P4L8) • Agency: WHS – DPAA (Washington Headquarters Services) • Award date: 27 Sept 2026 • No competing offers were received during the market‑research phase.