VxWorks License/Maintenance Renewal
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 Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWCWD) at China Lake, CA, intends to procure VxWorks License and Maintenance Renewal services. This is a sole source requirement to WindRiver, with competition among authorized distributors. The solicitation, N6893626Q5099, was published on February 25, 2026, with quotes due by March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the renewal of VxWorks 7 Project Licenses and Maintenance for ARM Cortex M4 and ARM: Xilinx: ZYNQ-7xxx platforms. It also includes VxWorks 7 Plus Platform, Perpetual, Floating, and Support & Maintenance - Object Code, Floating for the same platforms. All products are to be licensed under a "Perpetual" term.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: February 9, 2026, to February 8, 2027
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Software Publishers), Size Standard: 1500 employees
- Quote Due: March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM PST
- Published: February 25, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the government, considering price, delivery, and verification of authorized distributor/reseller/partner status. The government reserves the right to make an award without discussions. This solicitation is for commercial products and services.
Additional Notes
This acquisition is conducted on an other than full and open competition basis, specifically sole source to WindRiver, with competition expected among its authorized distributors. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) to access Controlled Unclassified Information. Invoicing and payment will be processed through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF); vendors must be registered in WAWF.