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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on May 20, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

GPU Server for CFI project in AI research with optional Gift in Kind

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2027-RFPN-00507SGCanada

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The University of Waterloo’s David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science is seeking proposals for a high-density GPU server to advance research in artificial intelligence, specifically for training and evaluating multilingual large language models focused on low-resource and underrepresented languages. The solicitation, numbered 2027-RFPN-00507SG, was posted on May 20, 2026, with a firm response deadline of June 15, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The equipment is intended to support a project under the Canada Foundation for Innovation framework, and vendors may submit offers with an optional gift in kind component. Proposals must be submitted through the Merx platform, where fees may apply, and all bidding documents are accessible there, while the full RFP is available free of charge on the Bonfire Portal. The procurement is not subject to any set-aside provisions and is categorized under NAICS code 423430. Questions should be directed in writing to Suhair Gilbert at sammouri@uwaterloo.ca, and general inquiries may be addressed to the Contracting Authority at procure@uwaterloo.ca or 519-888-4501.

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University of Waterloo seeks high-density GPU server for multilingual AI research, proposals due June 15, 2026.

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Government of Canada → University of Waterloo

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423430 - Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers View NAICS

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CAN

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → University of Waterloo
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The David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo is a leading Canadian research department focused on innovation in artificial intelligence, computing systems, and advanced technology research. The University of Waterloo is asking for proposals for a high-density GPU server to support research on training and evaluating multilingual large language models for low-resource and underrepresented languages. The RFP document is posted free of charge on the Bonfire Portal: https://uwaterloo.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/106791 Questions regarding this RFP may be submitted in writing (via email) to the RFP Contact Person as follows: Suhair Gilbert, Procurement Agent - Procurement and Contract Services 200 University Avenue West University of Waterloo, East Campus 2 Waterloo ON N2L 5Z5 Email: sammouri@uwaterloo.ca Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.