SAM #N68520-26-SIMACQ-KN00000-0091

Sole Source Renewal and Support for LynxOS v7.0.0/v7.3.1 RTOS Software for MH-60R/S Fleet Support

This procurement opportunity is for the renewal and support of LynxOS v7.0.0 and v7.3.1 Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) software used in the MH-60R/S Mission Software Fleet Support Team under the U.S. Navy. - Sole source procurement to Lynx Software Technologies, Inc., the OEM and sole developer of LynxOS - Lynx Software Technologies is the only authorized provider; no resellers or alternatives permitted - Products and services requested: - Renewal of LynxOS v7.0.0 and v7.3.1 RTOS software licenses (part number SPMLOSZZZ-PPC700) - Software support services including updates, patches, new license files, and technical support - Technical support available Monday to Friday, 0930-1700 PST, via phone and email - Estimated contract value: $37,044.72 - Period of performance: - One-year support agreement starting from purchase order effective date, with delivery/performance ending May 30, 2026 - Place of performance and delivery: - Fleet Readiness Center, Patuxent River, MD (NAVAIR HQS, COMFRC CPG) - LynxOS software is critical for ongoing MH-60R/S mission software support, and only Lynx Software Technologies can provide proprietary updates - No competing products or vendors are authorized due to exclusive licensing and proprietary rights - Key government contacts and acceptance procedures are specified for contract administration

Description

The Commander Fleet Readiness Center (COMFRC) hereby gives notice of their intent to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order to Lynx Software Technologies, Inc., 855 Embedded Way, San Jose, CA on a sole source basis. In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13106-1(b)(1)(i), only one source reasonably available and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The MH-60R/S Mission Software Fleet Support Team (MS FST) has been tasked to procure and maintain software. The software LynxOS is currently being used by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Lockheed Martin. LynxOS v7.0.0 and v7.3.1 Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) are currently being used for the newer releases of the MH-60R/S software. Both real-time operating systems are part of the (FY26) software support services renewals.

Lynx Software Technologies, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole developer of LynxOS, and as they do not authorize any resellers, they are the only source capable of providing the required proprietary software updates and support services.

Included in the purchase:

- Software License renewal P/N SPMLOSZZZ-PPC700

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which, if received within three (3) calendar days after the date of the publication of this synopsis, will be considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement without impacting the requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received as a result of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

The point of contact for this requirement is sean.s.quigley.civ@us.navy.mil

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