Lynx MOSA.ic (Modular Open Systems Approach) software license

The U.S. Department of the Navy, Naval Research Laboratory intends to award a sole-source firm fixed price contract to Lynx Software Technologies Inc. for a one-year Lynx MOSA.ic software license, a modular open systems approach solution that includes the LynxSecure hypervisor and Lynxelement unikernel, essential for secure, real-time execution of mission-critical avionics applications. This procurement is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and 41 USC 1901, as Lynx is the exclusive original equipment manufacturer with proprietary technology that cannot be replicated or substituted without compromising compatibility with existing Navy codebases and mandatory compliance with DO-178C DAL A safety certification and ARINC 653 real-time operating system standards. The contract is valued between $10,000 and $350,000 under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, with delivery required no later than June 29, 2026, and performance to occur at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C. Although the notice is not a solicitation, any firm may submit a written capability statement within seven days of the announcement’s posting on April 27, 2026, to demonstrate alternative capability, but the government retains full discretion to proceed without competition based on the documented technical exclusivity and mission-critical urgency. No competitive evaluation factors, pricing details, or contract line items are specified, as the acquisition is based solely on the unavailability of alternatives meeting the technical, security, and integration mandates, with no set-aside or socioeconomic preferences applied. Supporting documentation includes a redacted Justification and Approval document confirming brand-name justification and exclusive licensing, while packaging, marking, and invoicing specifics are not defined, and no contract clauses, COR, or COTR details are provided in the available records.