Next Generation Open Source Software Operating System for the Navy

This proposal addresses the Navy’s need for an Open Source Software (OSS) operating system that integrates a robust cybersecurity posture, supports containerized applications, and functions in austere environments to reduce/eliminate Portable Electronic Maintenance Aids (PEMAs) dependence on Microsoft Windows 10 as its host OS. In comparison with Windows 10,  a viable OSS operating system architecture shall utilize fewer system resources, increase performance, and reduce patch file sizes and patch frequency. This operating system will function on ruggedized, clamshell form factor, 2-in-1 touchscreen/keyboard configuration (e.g. Panasonic Toughbook). For Phase I, SIMTRS will perform a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) analysis to determine a feasible operating system architecture.  For Phase II, SIMTRS will develop and demonstrate a 64-bit software architecture prototype that includes a boot loader, kernel, and operating system.