Data Infrastructure & Management Systems

This contract seeks the design and implementation of advanced data infrastructure to support exascale AI training and scientific workflows, focusing on high-throughput data pipelines, parallel file systems, and robust metadata management systems capable of handling extreme data volumes and velocity. The work requires deep expertise in scalable storage architectures and data orchestration technologies that can interface seamlessly with high-performance computing environments, ensuring efficient data movement, access, and persistence at the exascale level. The solution must be engineered to meet the demanding requirements of AI model training and large-scale scientific simulations, with an emphasis on reliability, speed, and integration with existing DOE laboratory systems. The contract is a subcontract under the Department of Energy, managed by Argonne National Laboratory as the prime contractor, with performance centered in Lemont, Illinois, 60439. It falls under NAICS code 518210, indicating a focus on data processing, hosting, and related services. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, and proposals are due by August 21, 2026. There is no specified set-aside status, and the opportunity is open to qualified subcontractors capable of delivering cutting-edge data infrastructure solutions aligned with the computational goals of national laboratories engaged in AI and scientific research.