Advance Clustering Technologies HPC Cluster BPA

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division is soliciting proposals to establish a five-year, multi-award, unpriced Blanket Purchase Agreement for the procurement of Advance Clustering Technologies HPC Clusters on a brand-name basis, with all associated start-up services including installation, training, and annual preventative maintenance. This acquisition is structured as a Small Business Set Aside under the SBA category, exclusively for small businesses, and is identified by NAICS code 541519 for other computer-related services. The solicitation, numbered N0016726Q1092, was posted on August 5, 2026, with responses due by August 20, 2026, and awards will be made to multiple vendors to support ongoing operational needs across the Department of Defense. The contract will be administered from the NSWCCD office in Bethesda, Maryland, with performance expected to occur at the same location. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Arnel Ngo, reachable via phone or email, with Kristen Duhaime serving as the secondary contact. The agreement does not specify pricing upfront, allowing for flexible ordering based on demonstrated requirements during the five-year period, with pricing determined at the task order level. All vendors must be capable of delivering fully integrated, brand-specific high-performance computing clusters along with comprehensive support services to meet the technical and logistical demands of naval research and development missions.