Notice of Intent to Sole Source LynxOS v7.0.0 and v7.3.1
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy's Commander Fleet Readiness Center (COMFRC) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order on a sole source basis to Lynx Software Technologies, Inc. for LynxOS v7.0.0 and v7.3.1 Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) software and support services. This procurement is for the MH-60R/S Mission Software Fleet Support Team (MS FST) and is part of the FY26 software support services renewals.
Scope of Work
The requirement is to procure and maintain LynxOS RTOS versions 7.0.0 and 7.3.1. This includes:
- Support for LynxOS 7.0.0 and 7.3.1, encompassing premium support, PPC architecture, and specified licensing options.
- Delivery of new license files for any software version releases during the period of performance.
- Provision of all new software releases, revisions, and patches, accessible via vendor website download.
- Telephonic and email technical support (Monday to Friday, 0930-1700 PST, excluding Public Holidays) for software configuration issues, bugs, or licensing problems.
- The support is not considered software maintenance as a service; the contractor is not to create, design, implement, or integrate customized changes.
Sole Source Rationale
In accordance with FAR 13106-1(b)(1)(i), Lynx Software Technologies, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole developer of LynxOS. They do not authorize any resellers, making them the only source capable of providing the required proprietary software updates and support services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order (Sole Source)
- Estimated Value: $37,044.72
- Period of Performance: One (1) year from the effective date of the purchase order for support, revisions, and patches.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Capability Statement Due: Three (3) calendar days after publication (by April 10, 2026).
- Published Date: April 7, 2026
Action Items
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, responsible sources may submit a capability statement within three calendar days of publication. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible without impacting the requirement.
Contact Information
- Primary: Sean Quigley (sean.s.quigley.civ@us.navy.mil)