Vishnu Software Subscriptions and Support

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, at China Lake, CA, plans to award a sole-source contract to AGE Cyber Defense Solutions for the acquisition of Vishnu Appliance Patching and Support Software and sustainment services, citing 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) due to AGE being the exclusive original source of the proprietary Guards Patch software and its underlying intellectual property, which no other vendor can access or replicate. This procurement is non-competitive by law, as only AGE possesses the necessary source code, engineering expertise, and architectural knowledge to develop and maintain security patches and updates without compromising quality, accuracy, or reliability. While the notice does not solicit competitive bids, any firm wishing to challenge the sole-source determination may submit a capability statement via email by June 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST, referencing solicitation number N6893626Q5112, detailing their experience, assets, and ability to meet the requirement. All submissions must be in writing, accompanied by evidence of SAM registration, and submitted exclusively via email to the designated contracting personnel; no phone calls or submissions after the deadline will be accepted. A Cyber Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (CUI Self) is anticipated, and firms disputing this level must provide a clear rationale and proposed alternative. The government retains full discretion to proceed without competition regardless of any responses received.